Belgium E-Commerce Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2022 |
| CAGR | 7.42 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Belgium E-Commerce Market Analysis
The Belgium E-commerce market is anticipated to register a CAGR of 7.42% over the forecast period from 2022 to 2027. There has been a significant increase in the adoption of digital commerce recently as internet penetration has increased in the country. Further, companies such as Amazon expanding its services in the country have fueled the adoption of e-commerce.
- The International Trade Administration stated that, in 2020, there had been an increase in online purchases by 7.5%, with a turnover of USD 10.4 billion in Belgium. Further, Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels have developed procedures to promote the business as they offer incentives such as grants and tax cuts for e-commerce.
- In Belgium, the E-commerce sector is regulated by common commercial law. In May 2021, Belgium announced alignment with the EU e-commerce VAT package. As a result, all the B2C sales had to be charged VAT on a distance selling basis, which also affected the imports e-commerce rules in the region. Further, the government plans to consider a roll-out of Digital Service tac (DST) of 3% on e-commerce.
- The increase in e-commerce in the region has been influenced by early internet adoption and early internet infrastructure development. Also, with the pandemic's emergence, the region's e-commerce market has witnessed enormous growth as the lockdowns and Covid restrictions have forced the shoppers to adapt to online retail and shopping.
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, card payments became Belgium customers' most preferred payment mode. Moreover, a significant portion of people in the country makes online transactions through mobile phones, indicating the acceptance and comfort of using mobile-based payments. However, when it comes to preference for paying a significant amount of money online, most of the customers in the country still opt for laptops and desktops for transactions.
Belgium E-Commerce Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Belgium E-commerce Market according to our research experts:
Increase in Internet Penetration Across the Country is Fueling the Growth of the Market.
- With the increase in internet usage across the country, the penetration of online retailing is growing. According to the world bank, internet users in Belgium accounted for 91.5%, 90.3%, and 88.6% of the country's population for 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.
- The availability and affordability of high levels of broadband and cable access for high-speed internet are aiding the growth of digital penetration, thus, driving the e-commerce market in the country. According to a survey by Eurostat, the share of households with broadband access in Belgium accounted for 91% in 2020, which increased by 3% compared to 2019.
- Further, the consumer's adoption of digital payments for products and services is increasing with digitalization. Payment methods such as meal tickets, eco-checks, Google Pay, and buy-now-pay-later services have increased adoption rates.
- Customers are nowadays becoming smarter and buying products after conducting extensive online research. They compare prices across online and offline stores, and if some brands provide touchpoints offline and online, customers can look for coupons and shop wherever they find them suitable.
Fashion to lead E-Commerce market in Belgium
- With media exposure, growing awareness, and an increasing share of disposable income, the consumers in the country are looking forward to getting access to global fashion brands and their products.
- Factors including the pandemic lockdown in the region have increased E-commerce's adoption of fashion in the country. Due to the mandatory closure of stores in the country, the adoption of E-commerce has increased, and further, with measures scaled back, online sales still are considerably high.
- Moreover, fewer digital barriers to entering the Fashion E-Retail business mean that merchants in the country have a significant opportunity to market, sell, and fulfill orders from across the country.
- Further, in Belgium, second-hand buyers of fashion have increased. The Second-hand buyers in the country tend to be young and female. This has fueled the fashion e-commerce market in the region, and most of these transactions are done between the individual customer and seller using platforms such as Facebook Marketplace and 2dehands.be E-bay and many more.
- Also, the final consumption expenditure of households on clothing across the country witnessed an increase till 2019. For instance, according to the OECD, the final consumption expenditure of households on clothing stood at EUR 9,003.3 million in 2019, up from EUR 8,424 million in 2015. However, due to the pandemic outbreak, the expenditure was reduced to EUR 7,290.3 million in 2020. However, the industry is expected to recover, leading to a rise in such spending, consequently supporting the regional market growth.
Belgium E-Commerce Industry Overview
In Belgium, the competition in the E-commerce market has increased as the customer's adoption of online sales channels has grown. An increase aids this growth in internet penetration. Further, brands such as Amazon, E-Bay, Coolblue, Bol.com, and many more expand their reach by providing customer-centric services that enhance customers' online shopping experience.
- February 2022 - Dutch electronics e-commerce firm Coolblue has announced that it plans to open a warehouse in Nivelles, south of Brussels, in the following months. Further, the company plans to create more than 100 jobs with the new warehouse and a new store.
- November 2021 - Alibaba Group logistics arm Cainiao Network has opened its first warehouse Liege eWTP hub, at the Liege Airport in Belgium. This warehouse serves an important role for the company to serve in the European Market.
Belgium E-Commerce Market Leaders
bol.com
Coolblue
Amazon
Zalando
Vanden Borre NV
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Belgium E-Commerce Market News
- April 2022 - ViaEurope, an e-commerce logistics company, has launched a fully automatic sorting belt in its Liege E-Hub. This new system can handle over 3.500 parcels per hour, scan barcodes on five sides of the package, weigh it, measure it, and capture pictures. This system launch was according to the company's commitment to operational safety and efficiency.
- February 2022 - Amazon has announced its plan to build its first fulfillment center by the end of 2020 at Antwerp's new Blue Gate area. This center enables the company to supply parcels to small and medium-sized local delivery companies.
Belgium E-Commerce Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET INSIGHTS
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Industry Attractiveness-Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.2.4 Threat of Substitute Products
4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.3 Key Market Trends and Share of E-commerce of Total Retail Sector
4.4 Impact of COVID-19 on the E-commerce Sales
5. MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 Increased Internet Penetration Across the Country
5.1.2 Increased Adoption of Smartphones
5.2 Market Challenges
5.2.1 Lack of digital skills/ knowledge
5.3 Analysis of Key Demographic Trends and Patterns Related to E-commerce Industry in Belgium (Coverage to include Population, Internet Penetration, ecommerce Penetration, Age & Income etc.)
5.4 Analysis of the Key Modes of Transaction in the E-commerce Industry in Belgium (coverage to include prevalent modes of payment such as cash, card, bank transfer, wallets, etc.)
5.5 Analysis of Cross-border E-commerce Industry in Belgium (Current market value of cross-border & key trends)
5.6 Current Positioning of Belgium in the E-commerce Industry in Europe
6. MARKET SEGMENTATION
6.1 By B2C E-commerce
6.1.1 Market size (GMV) for the period of 2017-2027
6.1.2 Market Segmentation - by Application
6.1.2.1 Beauty & Personal Care
6.1.2.2 Consumer Electronics
6.1.2.3 Fashion & Apparel
6.1.2.4 Food & Beverage
6.1.2.5 Furniture & Home
6.1.2.6 Others (Toys, DIY, Media, etc.)
6.2 By B2B E-commerce
6.2.1 Market size for the period of 2017-2027
7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
7.1 Company Profiles
7.1.1 bol.com
7.1.2 Coolblue
7.1.3 Amazon
7.1.4 Zalando
7.1.5 Vanden Borre NV
7.1.6 Brico Group
7.1.7 BIRKENSHOP
7.1.8 Birbante
7.1.9 Qpon
7.1.10 Veepee
- *List Not Exhaustive
8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
9. FUTURE OUTLOOK OF THE MARKET
Belgium E-Commerce Industry Segmentation
B2 B E-commerce and B2C E-commerce segment the Belgium e-commerce market. By B2C E-commerce, the market studied is further subdivided into beauty & personal care, consumer electronics, fashion & apparel, food & beverage, and furniture & home. The report studies the impact of covid-19 on the studied market.
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Belgium E-Commerce Market Research FAQs
What is the current Belgium E-commerce Market size?
The Belgium E-commerce Market is projected to register a CAGR of 7.42% during the forecast period (2024-2029)
Who are the key players in Belgium E-commerce Market?
bol.com, Coolblue, Amazon, Zalando and Vanden Borre NV are the major companies operating in the Belgium E-commerce Market.
What years does this Belgium E-commerce Market cover?
The report covers the Belgium E-commerce Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Belgium E-commerce Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
E-Commerce in Belgium Industry Report
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