According to a survey on consumer insights in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in 2020, the share of respondents who prefer to buy online was due to convenience at about 87 percent in Saudi Arabia. Shopping behaviors were altered significantly to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the lockdowns, store closures, and protective measures taken to prevent its spread.
Share of respondent online shopping preference in the Middle East and North Africa in 2020, by reason and country
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