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The reports are compiled based on secondary market research. Secondary research is information gathered from previously published sources. Our reports are
solely based on information and data acquired from national and international statistical offices, industry and trade associations, business reports, business and
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The source of information and its release date are provided on every chart. It is possible that the information contained in one chart is derived from several
sources. If this is the case, all sources are mentioned on the chart.
The reports take into account a broad definition of B2C E-Commerce, which might include mobile commerce. As definitions may vary among sources, exact
definition used by the source (if available) is included at the bottom of the chart.
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Reports are comprised of the following elements, in the following order: Cover page, preface, legal notice, methodology, definitions, table of contents,
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This country report covers major trends in the B2C E-Commerce market, sales figures, B2C E-Commerce share of the total retail market, the main online
product categories, and relevant information about Internet users, online shoppers, online payment and delivery methods and leading E-Commerce companies.
The report starts with an overview of the B2C E-Commerce market and international comparisons, where the relevant country is compared to other countries
worldwide and in the region in terms of criteria relevant to B2C E-Commerce.
Next, the “Trends” section includes an overview of B2C E-Commerce trends, such as cross-border B2C E-Commerce and M-Commerce.
The section “Sales & Shares” covers the development of B2C E-Commerce sales, including historical sales and forecasts. Furthermore, this section shows the
evolvement of the B2C E-Commerce share of the total retail market.
In the “Users & Shoppers” section, a review of the development of Internet users and online shoppers is included.
Afterwards, the section “Products” shows the leading product categories among online shoppers.
The next two sections, “Payment” and “Delivery”, cover information related to B2C E-Commerce delivery and payment methods most used by online shoppers.
Finally, the “Players” section includes information about the leading E-Commerce companies, such as local and international online retailers and marketplaces,
including rankings and news.
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DEFINITIONS
B2C E-COMMERCE the sale of products (and services) through electronic transactions via the Internet from businesses to
consumers.
B2C E-COMMERCE SALES the total sales generated either on the B2C E-Commerce market in a certain country or region, or the total
sales generated through B2C E-Commerce by a player on the market.
M-COMMERCE M-Commerce, also called “Mobile Commerce”, means the sale of products (and services) through electronic
transactions via mobile devices, such as mobile phones, tablets and smartphones.
CROSS-BORDER B2C E-COMMERCE the sale of goods (and services) directly to consumers in other countries, with orders made online through
foreign online shops and delivered from the country where the foreign shop is based or from a central logistics
facility, i.e. across the country’s borders.
OMNICHANNEL an approach to retail that strives to provide the customer with the seamless shopping experience across all
retail channels, such as in-store, online and mobile.
WEBROOMING a practice in retail where consumers browse/research the products online before making the purchase in-store;
may also refer to customers using Internet-enabled mobile devices to browse/research/compare products
online while being in-store.
INTERNET USERS the total number of inhabitants in a certain country that regularly accesses the Internet.
ONLINE SHOPPERS the total number of inhabitants in a certain country or region that participates in B2C E-Commerce.
ONLINE CLASSIFIEDS an online platform, where both consumers and businesses can publish small advertisements about the sale of
goods and services.
COMPARISON SHOPPING WEBSITES websites providing comparison functions, such as price and product features, among the offers of third-party
merchants and service providers (online and/or store-based); for the purchase of products such websites
usually redirect to the website with the respective offering
The following expressions and definitions are used in this B2C E-Commerce market report*:
Note: *the definitions used by the original sources might differ from the ones stated on this chart; the exact definition used by each source, where available, is included on the respective
charts
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (1 OF 2)
1. Management Summary
2. Overview & International Comparisons
B2C E-Commerce Overview and International Comparisons, December 2015
B2C E-Commerce Sales, by Selected Countries in Eastern Europe, incl. Poland, in EUR billion, 2014
Internet Penetration in the EU Countries, incl. Poland, in % of Individuals, 2011 - 2015
Online Shopper Penetration in the EU Countries, incl. Poland, in % of Internet Users, 2011 - 2015
Number of Online Shoppers, by Selected Countries in Europe, incl. Poland, in millions, April 2015
Average Annual Online Spending per Shopper, by Selected Countries in Europe, incl. Poland, in EUR, April 2015
3. Trends
B2C E-Commerce Trends Overview, December 2015
M-Commerce Sales, in PLN billion, 2013 & 2016f
Share of Individuals Using Mobile Devices for Internet Access, in %, 2014 & 2015
Use of Mobile Devices in Online Shopping, by Mobile Phone and Tablet, in % of Internet Users, 2014 & 2015
Share of Mobile Traffic to E-Commerce Websites, in %, and Breakdown of Mobile Traffic to E-Commerce Websites, by Smartphone and
Tablet, in %, April 2015
Cross-Border Online Shopper Penetration, in % of Online Shoppers, 2014
Product Categories Purchased from Foreign Online Merchants, in % of Cross-Border Online Shoppers, April 2015
4. Sales & Shares
B2C E-Commerce Sales, in PLN billion, by Comparative Estimates, and CAGR, in %, 2013 - 2016f
B2C E-Commerce Share of Total Retail Sales, by Comparative Estimates, 2014 - 2018f
5. Users & Shoppers
Internet Penetration, in % of Households, 2011 - 2015
Internet Penetration, in % of Individuals, 2011 - 2015
Online Shopper Penetration, in % of Individuals, 2011 - 2015
Online Shopper Penetration, by Gender and Age Group, in % of Individuals, 2014 & 2015
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5. Users & Shoppers (cont.)
Reasons to Access the Internet, incl. “Selling Goods or Services, e.g. via Auctions”, in % of Internet Users, October 2015
Factors Influencing the Online Purchase Decision, in % of Online Shoppers, October 2015
Reasons for Not Purchasing or Ordering Goods and Services Online, in % of Individuals Who Do Not Shop Online, October 2015
Factors that Would Encourage to Shop Online More, in % of Online Shoppers, April 2015
6. Products
Product Categories Purchased Online, in % of Online Shoppers, 2014 & 2015
Product Categories Most Purchased Online, in million Online Shoppers, April 2015
7. Payment
Breakdown of Payment Methods Most Used in Online Shopping, in % of Online Shoppers, 2014
Payment Methods Used in Online Shopping, in % of Individuals, 2014 & 2015
8. Delivery
Breakdown of Delivery Methods Most Used in Online Shopping, in % of Online Shoppers, April 2015
Courier Service Used in Courier Delivery to Home/Work, in % of Online Shoppers, April 2015
Breakdown of Maximum Acceptable Delivery Times, in % of Online Shoppers, April 2015
9. Players
E-Commerce Player Overview, December 2015
Number of Online Shops, in thousands, 2011-2015f
Top 5 Most Recognized E-Commerce Websites, in % Internet Users, April 2015
Top 10 Local E-Commerce Websites, by Website Rank, incl. Website Visits, Time Spent on Website, Page Views and Bounce Rate,
November 2015
Foreign Online Merchants Purchased from, in % of Cross-Border Online Shoppers, 6 Months to April 2015
1. Management Summary 09 – 11
2. Overview & International Comparisons 12 – 20
3. Trends 21 – 28
4. Sales & Shares 29 – 31
5. Users & Shoppers 32 – 40
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6. Products 41 – 43
7. Payment 44 – 46
8. Delivery 47 – 50
9. Players 51 – 56
35.9%
32.7%
40.0%
34.2%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Male
Female
2015
2014
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The age group with the highest online shopper penetration in
Poland in both 2014 and 2015 was 25-34, followed by 16-24. Poland: Online Shopper Penetration, by Gender and Age Group, in % of Individuals, 2014 & 2015
by Gender by Age Group
Age 2014 2015
16 - 24 years 52.0% 57.9%
25 - 34 years 59.9% 64.3%
35 - 44 years 48.1% 49.0%
45 - 54 years 26.4% 29.5%
55 - 64 years 13.0% 16.0%
65 - 74 years 6.2% 6.2%
in % of Individuals
Note: individuals aged 16-74
Definition: individuals ordering or purchasing goods or services over the Internet for private use in the previous 12 months
Source: Central Statistical Office of Poland, January 2015, October 2015
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Mobile Traffic 8.3%
Other Traffic 91.7%
Breakdown of Mobile Traffic to E-Commerce Websites,
by Smartphone and Tablet, in %, April 2015
Share of Mobile Traffic to
E-Commerce Websites, in %, April 2015
Smartphone 72.0%
Tablet 28.0%
In Poland, mobile accounted for 8.3% of traffic to E-Commerce websites
in April 2015, with the largest mobile share coming from smartphones.
Poland: Share of Mobile Traffic to E-Commerce Websites, in %, and Breakdown of Mobile
Traffic to E-Commerce Websites, by Smartphone and Tablet, in %, April 2015
Note: based on activity on Twenga’s network only; broader industry metrics may vary; data refers to the period from November 2014 to April
2015
Source: Twenga cited by eMarketer, December 2015
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