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Selling online in the UK [infographic & useful fact sheet]

  • Infographics
  • Marketplace Trends

What you will learn

  • Capitalize on the immense buying power of the UK’s £220 billion ecommerce market, characterized by deep internet penetration and high consumer spending.
  • Meet the rigorous expectations of British online shoppers by offering highly proactive communication, next-day shipping, and seamless return processes.
  • Ensure your checkout process is flawlessly optimized for mobile devices, as smartphone shopping continues to heavily fuel the UK’s retail growth.
  • Align with local logistics and payment preferences by integrating top carriers like Royal Mail or DPD, and offering digital wallets like PayPal.
  • Navigate post-Brexit disruptions strategically, recognizing that despite temporary customs hurdles, the massive UK market remains highly profitable for well-prepared international sellers.

The UK ecommerce market has huge buying power and excellent digital infrastructure. The country has a high population density and percentage of online GDP.

Brexit may have started off with a period of disruption. However, the UK is a strong economy with a strong digital landscape and it’s likely to stay at the forefront of ecommerce worldwide.

Read about:

  • Facts about the UK marketplace: online buyer behavior, popular categories, delivery & shipping, online payment methods, impact of Brexit on ecommerce, etc.
  • Benefits of selling your product online in the UK
  • Finally: check out our comprehensive infographic at the end of the article.

Table of Contents:

  • Ecommerce in the UK: mobile commerce
  • Cross-border shopping in the UK & Brexit
  • Benefits of selling your product online in the UK
  • Ecommerce in the UK: infographic
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    Ecommerce in the UK: Free download

    The ecommerce market in the UK is competitive and customer-oriented. According to many analysts, ecommerce now accounts for more than 1/4 of all retail sales in the UK and is expected to reach nearly 1/3 of all retail sales by 2024.

    Worth over £220 billion, the UK is considered to be the third biggest ecommerce market globally. Last year, UK businesses saw a 57% increase in worldwide ecommerce sales.

    UK ecommerce: facts & numbers

    • Population: 68,207,116
    • Language: English
    • Currency: British Pound (