eCommerce

Thailand

(Core country: data based on in-depth analysis)

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  • Revenue in the eCommerce market is projected to reach US$8,900m in 2021.
  • Revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2021-2025) of 8.5%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$12,319m by 2025.
  • The market's largest segment is Food & Personal Care with a projected market volume of US$3,139m in 2021.
  • User penetration will be 52.3% in 2021 and is expected to hit 61.8% by 2025.
  • The average revenue per user (ARPU) is expected to amount to US$243.17.
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The eCommerce market encompasses the sale of physical goods via a digital channel to a private end user (B2C). Incorporated in this definition are purchases via desktop computer (including notebooks and laptops) as well as purchases via mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. The following are not included in the eCommerce market: digitally distributed services (see instead: eServices), digital media downloads or streams, digitally distributed goods in B2B markets nor digital purchase or resale of used, defective or repaired goods (reCommerce and C2C). All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.
in-scope
  • Sale of physical goods via a digital channel to a private end user (B2C)
  • Purchases via desktop computer (including notebooks) and purchases via mobile devices (e.g. smartphones)
out-of-scope
  • Digital media (e.g. music downloads, eBooks)
  • Digitally distributed services (e.g. plane tickets)
  • B2B markets (e.g. Alibaba)
  • Resale of used goods (reCommerce)
  • Sales between private persons (e.g. Craigslist)
eCommerce report 2020

eCommerce report 2020

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Revenue (2021)
+22.1% yoy
US$8,900m
Users (2021)
+8.7% yoy
36.6m
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Revenue Revenue Growth

in the eCommerce market in million US$ in percent

Reading Support Revenue in the eCommerce market is projected to reach US$8,900m in 2021. Reading Support The eCommerce market is expected to show a revenue growth of 14.9% in 2022.

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Users Penetration Rate

in the eCommerce market in millions in percent

Reading Support In the eCommerce market, the number of users is expected to amount to 43.5m by 2025. Reading Support User penetration in the eCommerce market will be at 52.3% in 2021.

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Analyst Opinion

In 2018, the percentage of consumers who made at least one purchase online in the previous 12 months grew to 93% of internet users in the U.S., 97% in the UK, and 92% in China. The market of developed countries is in its maturity phase, and the competition among eCommerce players is extremely high and cost-intensive. Marketplaces like Amazon and AliExpress are flourishing, while many stand-alone retailers struggle to find their USP as brand and store loyalty are decreasing and cart abandonment rate in the industry is at 75%. Increasing brand engagement can be achieved through community building (e.g., ASOS Marketplace), loyalty programs, and a seamless mobile and desktop user experience.

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ARPU

in the eCommerce market in US$

Reading Support The average revenue per user (ARPU) in the eCommerce market is projected to amount to US$243.17 in 2021.

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Users by age Users by gender Users by income

in the eCommerce market in percent in percent in percent

Reading Support In the year 2020 a share of 27.7% of users is 35-44 years old. Reading Support In the year 2020 a share of 50.7% of users is female. Reading Support In the year 2020 a share of 36.3% of users is in the high income group.

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Users by income:

The Users by income box shows the income distribution of users of the selected market (market segment, region) in tertiles. The data is based on Statista's Global Consumer Survey. Values shown are only based on survey respondents who answered the question regarding their income.

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Payment types

in the eCommerce market in percent

Reading Support In 2021, 31% of total eCommerce purchases will be paid by Bank transfer.

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The Payment Type box shows the forecast of eCommerce customers’ payment preferences in each country and refers to the payment method share of the total gross merchandise volume per year.

Payment method definitions: Bank transfer: direct payments from one bank account to another. This payment type includes standard invoices and instant fund transfers from byer to merchant upon checkout (e.g. Sofort for the German market). Cards: credit, debit and prepaid cards from global providers such as Visa or Mastercard and established local card schemes. Cash on delivery: the payment is accepted by a courier upon delivery or by the cashier at the pickup location. Direct debits: an authorisation that permits the merchant to debit the payment from a buyer’s bank account. E-invoice: the electronic invoice is issued at the checkout by the payment provider, who performs an instant credit check and carries the fraud risk. The customer later pays directly using their preferred method (e.g. Klarna). E-wallet: third-party mobile and online payment platforms that enable online money transfers, such as Paypal or Alipay. A definition and detailed explanation of the displayed markets can be found here. ×

Global Comparison - Revenue

in the eCommerce market in million US$

Reading Support With a projected market volume of US$1,260,539m in 2021, most revenue is generated in China.

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1. China
2. United States
3. Japan
4. United Kingdom
5. Germany
22. Thailand
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Key Market Indicators

The following Key Market Indicators give an overview of the social and economic outlook of the selected region and provide additional insights into relevant market-specific developments. These indicators, together with data from statistical offices, trade associations and companies serve as the foundation for the Statista market models.

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Population in m
Number of individuals (all ages) living in the selected region, the data is based on the United Nations' medium variant of World Population Prospects as well as similar projections by national statistical offices | Source: Statista, based on UN DESA and national statistical offices
0-14 years in m
Number of individuals (age 0-14) living in the selected region, the data is based on the United Nations' medium variant of World Population Prospects as well as similar projections by national statistical offices | Source: Statista, based on UN DESA and national statistical offices
15-24 years in m
Number of individuals (age 15-24) living in the selected region, the data is based on the United Nations' medium variant of World Population Prospects as well as similar projections by national statistical offices | Source: Statista, based on UN DESA and national statistical offices
25-34 years in m
Number of individuals (age 25-34) living in the selected region, the data is based on the United Nations' medium variant of World Population Prospects as well as similar projections by national statistical offices | Source: Statista, based on UN DESA and national statistical offices
35-44 years in m
Number of individuals (age 35-44) living in the selected region, the data is based on the United Nations' medium variant of World Population Prospects as well as similar projections by national statistical offices | Source: Statista, based on UN DESA and national statistical offices
45-54 years in m
Number of individuals (age 45-54) living in the selected region, the data is based on the United Nations' medium variant of World Population Prospects as well as similar projections by national statistical offices | Source: Statista, based on UN DESA and national statistical offices
55+ years in m
Number of individuals (age 55 and older) living in the selected region, the data is based on the United Nations' medium variant of World Population Prospects as well as similar projections by national statistical offices | Source: Statista, based on UN DESA and national statistical offices
Consumer spending, per capita (current prices)
Average consumer spending per capita of private households in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate) | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Foodstuffs, beverages
Consumer spending per capita for food and non-alcoholic beverages (according to the Classification of Individual Consumption Purposes, COICOP) in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate). The COICOP definition varies from the market definitions employed in the Consumer Market Outlook. It covers all private household spendings meant for consumption at home. In contrast, the Food market in the Consumer Market Outlook covers only certain segments of processed food and excludes for example fresh food, oils and fats and some other items. The markets for Alcoholic, Non-Alcoholic and Hot Drinks in turn not only include sales for at-home consumption (off-trade) but also sales to the on-trade sector (restaurants, bars, cafés). | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Alcohol, tobacco
Consumer spending per capita for alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (according to the Classification of Individual Consumption Purposes, COICOP) in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate). The COICOP definition varies from the market definitions employed in the Consumer Market Outlook. It covers all private household spendings meant for consumption at home. The market for Alcoholic, Non-Alcoholic and Hot Drinks not only include sales for at-home consumption (off-trade) but also sales to the on-trade sector (restaurants, bars, cafés). | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Clothing, footwear
Consumer spending per capita for clothing and footwear (according to the Classification of Individual Consumption Purposes, COICOP) in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate). Included are both consumption of goods as well as services (cleaning and cobblers). | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Housing
Consumer spending per capita for housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (according to the Classification of Individual Consumption Purposes, COICOP) in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate) | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Household
Consumer spending per capita for furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance of the house (according to the Classification of Individual Consumption Purposes, COICOP) in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate) | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Health
Consumer spending per capita for health (according to the Classification of Individual Consumption Purposes, COICOP) in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate) | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Transport
Consumer spending per capita for transport (according to the Classification of Individual Consumption Purposes, COICOP) in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate). This group inlcudes the purchase of vehicles, maintenenace of vehicles as well as transportation services. | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Communication
Consumer spending per capita for communication (according to the Classification of Individual Consumption Purposes, COICOP) in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate) | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Recreation, culture
Consumer spending per capita for recreation and culture (according to the Classification of Individual Consumption Purposes, COICOP) in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate) | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Education
Consumer spending per capita for education (according to the Classification of Individual Consumption Purposes, COICOP) in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate) | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Restaurants, hotels
Consumer spending per capita for restaurants and hotels (according to the Classification of Individual Consumption Purposes, COICOP) in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate) | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Other
Consumer spending per capita for miscellaneous goods and services (according to the Classification of Individual Consumption Purposes, COICOP) in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate). These include personal care products and services, personal items like watches and jewellery as well as all other products and services not mentioned elsewhere. | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
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Broadband subscriptions per 100 capita in #
The indicator shows the number of-fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants in the selected region. | Source: Statista, based on ITU
Smartphone penetration in %
Estimated share of the total population using a smartphone | Source: Statista
Internet users in m
Number of people in the selected region using the internet | Source: Statista, based on ITU and national statistical offices
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Per-capita volume laptops in units
Average per capita sales of laptops and tablets in units | Source: Statista Consumer Market Outlook
Per-capita revenue laptops
Average revenue of laptops and tablets per capita | Source: Statista Consumer Market Outlook
Per-capita volume desktop PCs in units
The indicator shows the estimated average per capita sales of Desktop-PCs in units. | Source: Statista Consumer Market Outlook
Per-capita revenue desktop PCs
The indicator shows the estimated average revenue of Desktop-PCs per capita. | Source: Statista Consumer Market Outlook
Per-capita volume mobile phones in units
The indicator shows the estimated average per capita sales of mobile phones in units. | Source: Statista Consumer Market Outlook
Per-capita revenue mobile phones
The indicator shows the estimated average revenue of mobile phones per capita. | Source: Statista Consumer Market Outlook
Households in m
The indicator shows the total number of private households in the selected region. Households denote residential communties of people living and keeping house together. Business facilities as well as institutional housholds (like unversity dormitories or retire homes) are not counted as households. | Source: Statista, based on national and international statistical offices
GDP, per capita (current prices)
Gross domestic product (in current prices, constant exchange rate) of the selected region per capita | Source: Statista, based on IMF, World Bank, European Commission, OECD, ADB
Internet penetration in %
Estimated share of the total population in the selected region using the internet | Source: Statista, based on ITU and national statistical offices
Source: Statista, January 2021
Source: Statista, January 2021, based on IMF, World Bank, UN and Eurostat

Methodology

The eCommerce data is based on Statista’s primary research (the Statista Global Consumer Survey), bottom-up modeling, market data from independent databases and third-party sources, the analysis of various key market and macroeconomic indicators, historical developments, current trends, the reported performance indicators of the key market players, and Statista interviews with market experts. The following categories are not included in the eCommerce market: digitally distributed services (see instead: eServices), digital media downloads or streaming services (see instead: Digital Media), online booking of plane and concert tickets, etc. B2B eCommerce and the purchase or resale of goods (reCommerce and C2C) are not included either.

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