E-Commerce Retail Market Projected to Hit $26 Billion by 2022 in the Middle East

  • Date: 18-Sep-2020
  • Source: Al Bawaba
  • Sector:Economy
  • Country:Middle East
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E-Commerce Retail Market Projected to Hit $26 Billion by 2022 in the Middle East

According to Dubai CommerCity, the Middle East's e-commerce retail market is projected to reach $26 billion by 2022.

E-commerce is growing to become the retail option of choice in the current environment for a number of reasons. First, it helps business and customers to follow all health and safety regulations, while serving their customers.

Second, less contact means more peace of mind for the consumers. Instead of having to walkthrough dozens, if not hundreds of other mall shoppers and staff, customers can deal with one person, delivering their purchase to their home, work, or the location of their choice. Social distancing is easier for the consumer with e-commerce - and contactless deliveries are now standard for many delivery providers.

E-commerce also generates data, which can be used to improve the customer experience through