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How fast are B2C E-Commerce sales growing across Africa?
How high is online shopper penetration in selected markets in Africa?
What are the current and future growth rates of online retail sales in South Africa, Egypt and
Nigeria?
How do the preferences of online shoppers differ across the African markets?
Who are the prominent E-Commerce market players in the major African countries?
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AFRICA B2C E-COMMERCE MARKET 2019
AFRICA’S B2C E-COMMERCE SALES ARE RISING
B2C E-Commerce market in Africa is still in early stages of development, but is showing
signs of a high growth potential. As of last year, only a small single-digit percentage share of
overall retail sales in Africa were online. Online retail sales on this continent could reach a
double-digit figure in billion U.S. dollars as early as next year, with annual growth rates
remaining above 10%.
The three largest online retail markets in Africa in 2019 are South Africa, Nigeria and
Egypt. In South Africa, almost one in two Internet users make purchases online, with the top
product categories including books, tickets and fashion. Nigeria enjoys a similar online
shopper penetration rate, but significantly lower levels of Internet access among the country’s
growing population, which, however, is projected to improve over the next several years.
Furthermore, Egypt has one of the fastest growing E-Commerce markets in the region, with
online retail sales projected to increase by around one-third in 2019.
The top driver of online retail development in Africa is the growing use of mobile
technologies for accessing the Internet and making payments. Kenya is one of the regional
leaders on both accounts. More than three-quarters of Internet traffic in this country stems
from mobile devices, while the popularity of mobile money services reached a new peak as
more than 10 million new accounts were registered last year alone.
With the E-Commerce market in Africa remaining on the growth path, a number of
local competitors emerged to serve the online consumers’ growing demand. Among them,
Nigeria-based Jumia launched a landmark IPO on New York Stock Exchange in early 2019.
Other prominent local E-Commerce players include Takealot in South Africa and Konga in
Nigeria. Furthermore, global online shopping platforms such as Amazon and AliExpress also
enjoy high levels of popularity among Africa’s digital buyers.
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MANAGEMENT SUMMARY
REGIONAL
B2C E-Commerce Sales in Africa, in USD billion, and Year-on-Year Growth, in %, 2017-2020f
B2C E-Commerce Share of Total Retail Sales in Africa, by Country, incl. Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa and
Africa (Average), in %, 2017
Internet Penetration in Africa, in % of Individuals, by Country, incl. Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, 2017
Internet Penetration in Sub-Saharan Africa, in % of Population, incl. South Africa, Nigeria, and Regional, 2017 - 2022f
Breakdown of Mobile Phone Ownership in Africa, by Smartphone, Other Mobile Phone and No Mobile Phone, in % of
Adults, by Country, incl. Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, 2017
Mobile Internet User Penetration in West Africa, in % of Individuals, by Country, 2018
Breakdown of Internet Traffic in Africa by Device, in %, by Country, incl. Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco,
Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Togo, Tunisia, Zambia, Compared to Africa and Worldwide, 2018
Financial Inclusion Indicators, incl. Financial Institution Account, Debit Card, Credit Card and Mobile Money Account
Ownership, in % of Population 15+, by Selected Countries in Africa, 2017
SOUTH AFRICA
3.1. OVERVIEW
B2C E-Commerce Market Overview, May 2019
3.2. TRENDS
Breakdown of Internet Traffic by Device, in %, 2018
Devices Used for Shopping Online, in % of Online Shoppers, 2016 & 2018e
Cross-Border Online Shoppers Penetration, in % of Online Shoppers, 12 Months to May, 2018
3.3. SALES & SHARES
B2C E-Commerce Sales, in ZAR billion, 2016 - 2023f
B2C E-Commerce’s Share of Total Retail Sales, 2018 - 2023f
B2C E-Commerce Sales, in ZAR billion, 2015 – 2020f
B2C E-Commerce’s Share of Total Retail Sales, 2018 & 2022f
3.4. INTERNET USERS & ONLINE SHOPPERS
Internet Penetration, in % of Individuals, 2017 – 2022f
Online Shopper Penetration, in % of Internet Users, August 2018
3.5. PRODUCTS
Breakdown of Product Categories Purchased Online, in % of Online Shoppers, August 2018
3.6. PAYMENT
Breakdown of Payment Methods Preferred in E-Commerce, in % of Online Shoppers, 2017 & 2018
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3.7. DELIVERY
Breakdown of Delivery Methods Used in Online Shopping, in % Online Shoppers, 2018e
Breakdown of Factors That Would Encourage to Shop Online More, incl. Delivery-Related, in % of Online Shoppers,
August 2018
3.8. PLAYERS
B2C E-Commerce Players Overview, May 2019
Top 5 Online Shopping Websites, incl. Total Website Visits on Desktop and Mobile, in millions, South Africa’s Share
of Total Visits on Desktop, in %, March 2019
NIGERIA
4.1. OVERVIEW
B2C E-Commerce Market Overview, May 2019
4.2. TRENDS
Breakdown of Internet Traffic by Device, in %, 2018
Breakdown of Devices Used for Online Shopping, in % of Online Purchases, 2018
Cross-Border Online Shoppers Penetration, in % of Online Shoppers, 12 Months to May 2018
4.3. SALES & SHARES
B2C E-Commerce Sales, in USD billion, 2019f & 2023f
Share of B2C E-Commerce and Digitally Influenced Spending in Total Retail Spending, in %, 2017
4.4. INTERNET USERS & ONLINE SHOPPERS
Internet Penetration, in % of Individuals, 2017 – 2022f
Online Shopper Penetration, in % of Internet Users, 12 Months to May 2018
4.5. PRODUCTS
Breakdown of Product Categories Purchased Online, in % of Online Shoppers, 2018
4.6. PAYMENT
Payment Options Offered by Two Major E-Commerce Players, May 2019
Value and Number of Internet (Web) and Mobile Payment Transactions, in NGN billion and in millions, 2011-2018
4.7. DELIVERY
Delivery Options Offered by Two Major E-Commerce Players, May 2019
Top Barriers to Cross-Border Online Shopping, in % of Cross-Border Online Shoppers, May 2018
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4.8. PLAYERS
B2C E-Commerce Players Overview, May 2019
Top 5 Online Shopping Websites, incl. Total Number of Visits on Desktop and Mobile, in millions, Nigeria’s Share of
Total Visits on Desktop, in %, Pages Per Visit and Bounce Rate, April 2019
EGYPT
5.1. OVERVIEW
B2C E-Commerce Market Overview and International Comparisons, May 2019
5.2. TRENDS
Breakdown of Internet Traffic by Device, in %, 2018
Shopping-Related Activities Carried Out Online, in % of Individuals, 2018
Cross-Border Online Shoppers Penetration, in % of Online Shoppers, 12 Months to May 2018
Top 3 Product Categories Purchased Cross-Border, in % of Cross-Border Online Shoppers, May 2018
5.3. SALES & SHARES
B2C E-Commerce Sales, in USD billion, 2017 - 2022f
B2C E-Commerce Share of Total Retail Sales, in %, 2017
5.4. INTERNET USERS & ONLINE SHOPPERS
Number of Internet Users, in millions, and Penetration, in % of Population, 2015 - 2018
Internet Penetration, in % of Individuals, 2017 - 2022f
Online Shopper Penetration, in % of Internet Users, 2018
Internet Penetration, in % of Individuals, 2017 - 2022f
Online Shopper Penetration, in % of Internet Users, 2018
5.5. PAYMENT
Share of Online Shoppers Paying by Cash on Delivery, in %, 2018
Top 5 Payment Methods Used in Cross-Border E-Commerce, in % of Cross-Border Online Shoppers, May 2018
Breakdown of Likelihood of Using Mobile Payments Next Year, in % of Internet Users, Q1 2018
5.6. DELIVERY
Top Barriers to Cross-Border Online Shopping, in % of Cross-Border Online Shoppers, May 2018
5.7. PLAYERS
Breakdown by B2C E-Commerce Sales by Retailer Types, in %, 2017
Top 5 Online Shopping Websites, incl. Total Number of Visits on Desktop and Mobile, in millions, Egypt’s Share of
Total Visits on Desktop, in %, Pages Per Visit and Bounce Rate, April 2019
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MOROCCO
6.1. OVERVIEW
B2C E-Commerce Market Overview and International Comparisons, May 2019
6.2. TRENDS
Breakdown of Internet Traffic by Device, in %, 2018
Smartphone Penetration, in % of Mobile Phone Owners, by Age Group and Total, March 2018
6.3. SALES & SHARES
Number of E-Commerce Transactions Made with Bank Cards, in millions, and Value, in MAD million, by Domestic
Credit Cards and Domestic and Foreign Cards (Total), 2012 – 2018
6.4. INTERNET USERS & ONLINE SHOPPERS
Internet Penetration, in % of Individuals, 2011 - 2017
Online Shopper Penetration, in % of Internet Users, February 2017 & March 2018
Online Shopper Penetration, in % of Internet Users, by Living Area and Gender, March 2018
Breakdown of Number of Purchases Made Online per Year, in % of Online Shoppers, March 2018
6.5. PRODUCTS
Top 15 Product Categories Purchased Online, in % of Online Shoppers, March 2018
6.6. PAYMENT
Barriers to Shopping Online, incl. Payment-Related, in % of Internet Users, March 2018
6.7. DELIVERY
Top 5 Drivers for Shopping Online, incl. Delivery-Related, in % of Online Shoppers, March 2018
Problems Encountered When Shopping Online, incl. Delivery-Related, in % of Online Shoppers, March 2018
6.8. PLAYERS
Top 5 Online Shopping Websites, incl. Total Number of Visits on Desktop and Mobile, in millions, Morocco’s Share
of Total Visits on Desktop, in %, Pages Per Visit and Bounce Rate, April 2019
KENYA
7.1. OVERVIEW
B2C E-Commerce Market Overview and International Comparisons, May 2019
7.2. TRENDS
Breakdown of Internet Traffic by Device, in %, 2018
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7.3. SALES & SHARES
B2C E-Commerce Sales, in USD million, 2019e & 2023f
B2C E-Commerce Share of Total Retail Sales, in %, 2017
7.4. INTERNET USERS & ONLINE SHOPPERS
Internet Penetration, in % of Individuals, 2011 - 2017
Online Shopper Penetration, in % of Internet Users, 2017
7.5. PAYMENTS
Mobile Payment Statistics, incl. Number of Transactions, in Millions, Value of Transactions, in KES Billion, Number of
Accounts, in Millions, and Number of Agents, in Thousands, 2008 – 2018
Breakdown of Likelihood of Using Mobile Payments Next Year, in % of Internet Users, Q1 2018
7.6. PLAYERS
Top 2 Online Shopping Websites, incl. Total Number of Visits on Desktop and Mobile, in millions, Kenya’s Share of
Total Visits on Desktop, in %, Pages Per Visit and Bounce Rate, April 2019
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Report Coverage
This report covers the B2C E-Commerce market in Africa. The
following countries were included: Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, South
Africa. A broad definition of retail E-Commerce used by some original
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users and shoppers, products, payment methods, delivery and players. Not
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The report starts with an overview of the regional E-Commerce
market compared to other global regions and the region’s country
comparisons in terms of criteria relevant to B2C E-Commerce, such as
Internet and online shopper penetration rates. The rest of the report is
divided into country chapters, presented in the descending order of retail
E-Commerce sales. Where no comparable E-Commerce sales figures were
available, other relevant criteria were used to rank the countries, such as
Internet and online shopper penetration rates.
Each country description starts with an overview of the market,
highlighting the overall B2C E-Commerce development.
Next, the “Trends” section includes an overview of market trends,
such as M-Commerce and cross-border online shopping. This information
was not available for each of the covered countries.
The section “Sales & Shares” covers the development of retail
B2C E-Commerce sales and E-Commerce’s share of total retail sales, where
available.
In the “Users & Shoppers” section, information about Internet
penetration and online shoppers is included.
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categories purchased online. For some of the covered countries this
information was not available.
The next section, “Payment”, covers the payment methods most
used by online shoppers, or other information related to online payment,
where available.
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the covered countries.
Finally, the “Players” section includes information about the
leading B2C E-Commerce companies, including rankings of top online
shopping platforms by website visits. For the top two countries in the region,
also a text chart with a qualitative overview of competition was included.
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