PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Retail e-commerce set to see sustained growth in the forecast period
Retail e-commerce is expected to continue to see current value growth in South Korea in 2025 and beyond. However, growth rates in all years of the forecast period are projected to be lower compared with 2024 as the channel matures.
E-commerce delivery war: The rise of instant and fast delivery services
Fast delivery services are becoming the new normal in retail e-commerce, as a strategy to survive in the highly competitive channel. For instance, SSG.
Expansion of luxury goods via e-commerce
Luxury goods, once seen as the domain of offline retailers, are being strengthened via retail e-commerce as part of efforts by companies to boost their profitability. From an e-commerce standpoint, luxury goods is still an untapped area.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Retail E-Commerce industry in South Korea with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Retail E-Commerce industry in South Korea, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Retail E-Commerce in South Korea report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Retail E-Commerce in South Korea?
- Which are the leading retailers in Retail E-Commerce in South Korea?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- How has the impact of COVID-19 and national lockdown impacted consumer demand?
- Which formats have benefited the most from stockpiling and enforced home seclusion?
- How will the wider economic impact of COVID-19 shape the retail landscape in the future?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Retail E-Commerce in South Korea - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Continued growth for retail e-commerce in South Korea due to various advantages
The TMON and Wemakeprice crisis and its impact on the retail e-commerce landscape
Shinsegae and Alibaba form a strategic alliance for e-commerce expansion
Retail e-commerce set to see sustained growth in the forecast period
E-commerce delivery war: The rise of instant and fast delivery services
Expansion of luxury goods via e-commerce
Retail in South Korea - Industry Overview
Retail in 2024: The big picture
Competition for fast delivery in South Korea
Convenience stores are evolving into lifestyle platforms
What next for retail?
Informal retail
Opening hours for physical retail
Seasonality
Summer Sale
Black Friday/Korea Sale Festa
DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Retail E-Commerce
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- Apparel and Footwear E-Commerce
- Personal Accessories E-Commerce
- Eyewear E-Commerce
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- Beauty and Personal Care E-Commerce
- Consumer Health E-Commerce
- Tissue and Hygiene E-Commerce
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- Consumer Appliances E-Commerce
- Consumer Electronics E-Commerce
- Toys and Games E-Commerce
- Drinks and Tobacco E-Commerce
- Foods E-Commerce
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- Home Care E-Commerce
- Home and Garden E-Commerce
- Pet Care E-Commerce
- Other Products E-Commerce
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- First-Party (1P) Marketplace E-Commerce
- Third-Party (3P) Marketplace E-Commerce
- Grocery E-Commerce
- General Merchandiser E-Commerce
- Apparel and Footwear Specialist E-Commerce
- Appliances and Electronics Specialist E-Commerce
- Home Products Specialist E-Commerce
- Health and Beauty Specialist E-Commerce
- Leisure and Personal Goods Specialist E-Commerce
- Other E-Commerce Retailers
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Retail E-Commerce
Online sales of new and used goods to the public from a business for personal or household consumption. This figure includes those purchases made via online marketplaces, assuming it is a business-to-consumer purchase. This figure includes the purchase of mobile apps, games, in-app purchases and downloaded versions of recorded music, film, video games, books, journals and magazines. Note: The streaming versions of these media types, which are not tracked in Retailing, are captured in Streaming Services E-Commerce. Goods purchased via quick-delivery services, such as Amazon Prime, are captured here, whereas the subscription fee for such a service is captured in Other E-Commerce. Retail purchases made via hyperlocal or third-party delivery platforms are also included here, while the delivery fees associated with such services are included in Other E-Commerce. This category excludes the following industries and channels: • Specialist retailers of motor vehicles; motorcycles, vehicle parts and fuel • The rental, hire and leasing of products • Wholesalers, cash and carry outlets • Consumer-to-consumer transactions • Informal retail which is not declared to tax authorities
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This report originates from Passport, our Retail E-Commerce research and analysis database.
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