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Top 3 South Korea E-commerce Trends in 2024 [infographic]

Published on: January 24, 2024

Top 3 South Korea E-commerce Trends in 2024

Get a glimpse into the evolving world of online shopping with our latest infographic, highlighting the top 3 e-commerce trends set to dominate South Korea in 2024.

Stay ahead in the digital marketplace by uncovering how live commerce is revolutionizing brand-consumer interactions in real-time, the rise of subscription-based e-commerce in enhancing customer loyalty, and the influence of same-day delivery in meeting the demand for fast and convenient shopping. 

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Unpacking South Korea’s E-commerce Landscape [infographic] https://wpic.co/infographics/unpacking-south-korea-ecommerce-landscape/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:52:07 +0000 https://wpic.co/?p=33492

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Unpacking South Korea's E-commerce Landscape

Published on: November 8, 2023

Infographic - Unpacking South Korea's E-commerce Landscape

South Korea has long been at the forefront of the digital revolution, and it’s not a surprise that’s e-commerce landscape is undergoing a massive transformation. 

Our latest infographic series provides an illuminating snapshot of South Korea’s e-commerce landscape in 2024, presenting a wealth of insights for businesses looking to tap into this bustling market.

Unpacking South Korea’s E-commerce Landscape Infographic 1

Let’s set the scene with some basic facts about South Korea.

Despite its compact size, South Korea has a dense population of over 51.7 million, predominantly ethnic Koreans, with Korean as the prevailing language.

Unpacking South Korea’s E-commerce Landscape Infographic 2

In South Korea, with a 97% internet penetration rate, online shopping is widespread, with 76.9% of the population purchasing online — a figure that jumps to over 97% among 20 to 39-year-olds.

Unpacking South Korea’s E-commerce Landscape Infographic - E-commerce Growth Trends

Boasting a whopping US$160.4 billion in e-commerce market revenue and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7% from 2023 to 2027, the figures speak for themselves. South Koreans aren’t just browsing — they’re spending, with an impressive average monthly spend per shopper.

Unpacking South Korea's E-commerce Landscape - E-commerce Market Size

Projected to surpass US$5.7 trillion by 2028, South Korea’s e-commerce market is set to double, signalling a major transformation in consumer shopping patterns and market opportunities.

Unpacking South Korea’s E-commerce Landscape Infographic - Top Online Shopping Categories

What’s in the cart?

The top online shopping categories reveal the pulse of consumer preferences in South Korea. Food delivery service, fashion, and home appliances are amongst the top categories that dominate the virtual cart. 

Unpacking South Korea’s E-commerce Landscape Infographic - 2023 E-commerce Market Share

Who’s leading the charge in the digital revolution?

Coupang and Nave are neck and neck, with market shares of 24.5% and 23.3% respectively, followed by other key players like SSG, 11st, and Kakao. It’s a competitive marketplace where innovation is the currency of success. 

Unpacking South Korea’s E-commerce Landscape Infographic - popular payment method

Lastly, how are South Koreans choosing to pay for their online purchases?

Credit cards reign supreme, capturing 66% of the payment method share. Digital wallets are not far behind, signalling a shift towards more modern payment solutions. 

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Southeast Asia Promotional Marketing Calendar [infographic] https://wpic.co/infographics/southeast-asia-promotional-marketing-calendar/ Mon, 22 Aug 2022 17:18:45 +0000 https://wpic.co/?p=13391

Southeast Asia Promotional Marketing Calendar

Published on: August 22, 2022

Southeast Asia Promotional Marketing Calendar

How do you effectively build your advertising and promotion strategy over the course of the promotional marketing calendar in the Southeast Asia market?

Here is the marketing calendar for driving results in the Southeast Asia market.

Major Seasonal Promotions in Southeast Asia

January to February

January starts off with Children’s Day, which is a popular time for toys and children’s clothing promotions. It’s also Lazada’s first 3-day sale of the year, which includes promotions, discounts, 60% off coupons, and cash back offers.

Lunar New Year is the biggest promotional event in February. This is a time where those of Chinese heritage in Southeast Asia shop for new clothes, home décor, and gifts. Products designs with traditional Chinese aesthetics are popular among consumers (especially limited editions and collaborations).

March to April

March to May are the hottest months in the Philippines. Clothes and home appliances are the most popular items purchased by online shoppers in the country.

Songkran refers to the traditional New Year Celebrated in Thailand and other Southeast Asian regions. The event takes place on April 13 every year but the holiday period extends to April 14 and 15. In addition to visiting local temples, people flock to the streets to take part in water fights. Water splashing and pouring has traditionally been a sign of blessing. As a result, major marketplaces and retail stores promote Songkran-related product sales as “Splash Sales” during the celebratory period.

May to June

The end of April is Hari Raya Puasa, the celebration at the end of the Ramadan month of fasting. In countries such as Indonesia where there is a high number of Muslim worshippers, the festival is a major occasion and preparations are visible from roughly one month before the festival begins.

Indonesians also look to spend duit raya (monetary gifts given by relatives or employers) that they receive during these celebrations. As a result, that time of year is a golden opportunity for brands to offer competitive discounts and creative promotions that tie into local traditions.

May 1 is Labour day, which is also known as International Workers’ Day. Lazada and other leading platforms hold Labour Day sales together with their partners. The month of May also sees the peak of summer shopping in the Philippines, where retailers take advantage of the last few days of the season before parents must spend money to pay their children’s tuitions fees.

Lazada holds its annual 6.6 Mid-year Mega Sale from June 6 to 8. Deals include: up to 70% off for major brands in all categories; stackable coupons; and 60% cashbacks offers.

July to August

The Amazing Thailand Grand Sale runs from July to September and it is a government-backed sale where local consumers and tourists can find 10% to 80% discounts on fashion, accessories, electronics, and food. In recent years, the sale has migrated to online as stores and shoppers have begun to participate.

September to October

The Great Singapore Sale (or GSS) is a national annual event held in Singapore from September 9 to Oct 10, where the entire city-state is transformed into a huge marketplace and thousands of items, services, and experiences are discounted.

Shopee is a leading online e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia, and its 9.9 Super Shopping Day and 10.10 Campaign are amongst Southeast Asia’s largest shopping holidays.

November to December

In recent years, Southeast Asian consumers in urban areas have become increasingly familiar with Alibaba’s Singles’ Day or 11.11. Popular e-commerce platforms like Lazada and Shopee run mobile-based promos across all product categories.

The Philippines has one of the longest Christmas seasons in the world, with shops teasing promotions as early as September. The peak shopping period occurs from November to December — it’s the time when most employees receive their 13th-month salary (aka year-end bonus). Many consumers also take advantage of the month-long Online Revolution sale to buy gifts.

12.12 or “Harbolnas” is Indonesia’s annual, year-end online shopping day and it represents yet another 11.11 Singles’ Day-inspired online shopping day in Southeast Asia. Top selling categories are fashion, beauty and personal care, accessories, and food.

 

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Japan Promotional Marketing Calendar [infographic] https://wpic.co/infographics/japan-promotional-marketing-calendar/ Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:02:47 +0000 https://wpic.co/?p=13071

Japan Promotional Marketing Calendar

Published on: August 9, 2022

Japan Promotional Marketing Calendar

How do you effectively build your advertising and promotion strategy over the course of the promotional marketing calendar in the Japanese market?

Here is marketing calendar and the opportunities therein for driving results in the Japan market.

Major Seasonal Promotions in Japan

January to February

The New Year starts off the fukubukuros (“lucky bags”), an event which sees bags with several mystery items sold at substantial discounts. This promotional event typically receives the most amount of attention from consumers and the press each year. Winter season sales accelerate until late January.

Valentine’s Day is the biggest promotional event in February. Unlike western countries, in Japan, women are socially obligated to give small chocolate gifts to all men in their lives. Chocolates are doled out to coworkers, acquaintances, family members, as well as romantic partners. In recent years, more and more women are choosing to treat themselves to luxury chocolates as well.

March to April

White Day is traditionally when male recipients of Valentine’s Day chocolates are expected to return the favour.

From February to the end of March, businesses focus on “new lifestyle” promotions. In Japan, many holiday and business calendars begin in April. Most Japanese companies start their fiscal year on April 1st and schools start new grades from April. As a result, appliances, gadgets, and furnishings are packaged together at attractive prices 1–2 months prior, for those preparing for upcoming “new life” changes. Consumers for these promotions include students, businesses, and company workers in Japan.

April also brings fashion changes, with spring-themed products put on clearance to make way for summer products that will be on display by early May.

May to June

The end of April features a series of individual public holidays, which, coincidentally, take place back-to-back. Many Japanese people take this opportunity to give themselves an extra-long holiday, which is known as Golden Week in Japan. It also contributes to a significant boost to the domestic tourism industry.

Japan then enters the rainy season (called “tsuyu”) in mid-June. Many stores start selling products that can help you deal with the rainfall and humidity during this period.

July to August

The pleasant part of summer begins after the rainy season. Students go on their summer breaks, while working adults typically receive their summer bonuses during this time. Many companies give week-long holidays to their employees for Obon, a traditional festival held over 3 days to honour the spirits of ancestors.

Most department stores, fashion stores, and outlets begin to slash prices by 20%–60% in order to sell through summer product lines. Summer products (especially sun protection) are also popular items for promotions.

September to October

In Japan, professional baseball teams are sponsored by companies who pass on savings to customers whenever the team wins a game in a playoff series. This is known as a “victory sale”. These sales are regional, time-limited, and specific to the sponsoring company. For instance, Rakuten Ichiba offers bonus points to customers after the Rakuten Eagles win a game.

November to December

November to December is the peak marketing and promotional period. It is the season for foreign-inspired sales events such as Alibaba’s Singles Day (called Ii Kaimono no Hi or “Good Shop Day”) and Black Friday.

While Christmas is not celebrated in Japan, Christmas-themed products are very common. Japanese beauty brands offer limited edition “Christmas Coffret” sets with collectable colours and pouches that are highly popular, making it a good opportunity for international beauty and personal care brands to drive growth in the market.

Most people also take a year-end break to prepare for the coming New Year, which often involves cleaning and shopping.

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Top Digital Platforms in APAC & Their Western Equivalents [infographic] https://wpic.co/infographics/apac-top-digital-platforms-western-equivalents/ Fri, 29 Jul 2022 15:16:42 +0000 https://wpic.co/?p=13132

Top Digital Platforms in APAC & Their Western Equivalent

Published on: July 29, 2022

APAC Digital Platforms & Western Equivalents

There are dozens of online platforms that are widely used throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Just like in North America, these platforms allow consumers to connect with loved ones, purchase goods, film videos, share photos, pay for products and services, and much more.

20 top digital platforms in APAC to know:

Baidu logo

China’s leading online search engine, boasting over 66% market share.

Bilibili

Chinese user-generated video sharing platform with a highly engaged, interactive community. The platform sees roughly 300 million monthly active users.

Coupang logo
Korea’s 2nd largest e-commerce marketplace, known for its delivery speed. Customers that make a purchase before midnight are delivered by 7 am next day guaranteed.
Gmarket logo

Korea’s largest online marketplace with over 47 million active listings.

Douyin logo

Short form video app for China with livestreaming & e-commerce capabilities. It is owned by ByteDance and is one of the hottest apps in China, especially among gen-Z and millennial consumers.

JD logo

JD

Also known as “Jingdong”, JD.com is China’s 2nd largest online marketplace. While its user base skews male compared to Tmall’s female-leaning audience, it is still home to thousands of international brands and is known across China for its best-in-class domestic logistics network, ensuring that customers get their hands on their purchases as soon as possible.
KakaoStory logo
Korea’s mobile-contact-based microblogging platform with over 23 million active users.
KakaoTalk logo

A sister company to KakaoStory, KakaoTalk is South Korea’s leading messaging app with features such as mobile payment, shopping, banking, and microblogging.

Lazada logo
One of the largest e-commerce marketplaces in Southeast Asia with more than 50 million annual active users. Also owned by Alibaba, it is active in six different markets in Southeast Asia: Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia.
LINE logo
Japan’s most popular mobile app. Although it started as a messaging app, it now features microblogging, shopping, mobile payment, and more. It is also available in parts of Southeast Asia (Indonesia and Thailand) and has roughly 180 million monthly active users.
Naver logo

Korea’s leading domestic search engine that draws heavily from user-generated content and social community café. Although Google still leads in Korea, Naver represents more than 25% of all searches in the market.

Rakuten logo
The largest online marketplace in Japan with over US$43 billion in gross annual sales. 1 in 3 Japanese consumers is a registered Rakuten user.
Shopee logo

A chief competitor to Lazada, Shopee is the largest online shopping platform in Southeast Asia.

Tmall logo

China’s largest online retail marketplace with nearly 900 million active users. A subsidiary of Alibaba, Tmall acts as a virtual shopping mall and features brands from around the world across dozens of product categories, including fashion, beauty, health and wellness, consumer electronics, FMCG, child / baby / maternity, and more.

QQ logo

QQ

Instant messenger most popular with Chinese youth with over 585 million monthly active users. Some of the most popular features include online games, music and e-sports livestreaming.
WeChat logo
China’s leading messaging app. As a “super app” that is critical in every-day life in China, users can send money, play games, shop, read content, make reservations, and more, all without leaving the program.
Weibo logo
Microblogging site that is a Facebook-Twitter hybrid. Boasts over 600 million subscribers, and often dictates “what’s trending” in the national narrative.
Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) logo
Chinese lifestyle/review platform that bridges social media and e-commerce in one mobile app. Incredibly popular with millennial and gen-Z female consumers and fashion-conscious customers.
Yahoo Japan logo

The web portal is Japan’s most visited site with over 67 million monthly active users. Its services include news, shopping, travel, mobile payment, and much more. The search is powered by Google.

Youku logo
One of China’s leading online video platforms, which typically hosts longer-form content. Owned by Alibaba, the platform currently boasts more than 500 million subscribers.

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Infographic: 2022 618 Shopping Festival https://wpic.co/infographics/infographics-618-2022/ Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:13:06 +0000 https://wpic.co/?p=12684 Infographic: 2022 618 Shopping Festival

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5 China E-commerce Trends in 2022 https://wpic.co/infographics/5-china-e-commerce-trends-in-2022/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 23:13:20 +0000 https://wpic.co/?p=11974 Here are 5 trends that will define China’s e-commerce market in 2022!

2022 china ecommerce trends

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Alibaba’s 2021 Singles’ Day Numbers https://wpic.co/infographics/alibaba-2021-singles-day/ Sat, 13 Nov 2021 17:30:22 +0000 http://ec2-34-222-72-8.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/?p=10748 The double 11 shopping festival is by far the biggest shopping event of the year. See below for Alibaba’s final numbers for 2021’s edition of 11/11 Singles’ Day. Total GMV reached $84.54 billion USD!

Alibaba's numbers of the double 11 shopping festival

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WPIC is launching an all-new documentary series following the lead-up to China’s 11/11 Singles’ Day, behind the scenes at our facilities in China.

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China’s Cosmetics Market [infographic] https://wpic.co/infographics/chinas-cosmetics-market-infographic/ Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:08:22 +0000 http://ec2-34-222-72-8.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/?p=10469

China’s Cosmetics Market [infographic]

Published on: September 10, 2021

Did you know that China’s cosmetics market is worth US$52 billion and is the world’s second-largest?

Check out our infographic for a view of one of the fastest-growing markets in China.

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China’s Qixi Festival in 2021 https://wpic.co/infographics/qixi-2021/ Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:06:28 +0000 http://ec2-34-222-72-8.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/?p=10297 Traditional Chinese Valentine’s Day, known as Qixi Festival, falls on August 14th in 2021. It’s one of several days of romance celebrated every year in China – and an increasingly important shopping festival that brands should take note of.

Check out our infographic below to learn what sells during China’s Qixi Festival.

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Online retail trends in China https://wpic.co/infographics/online-retail-trends-in-china/ Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:56:01 +0000 http://ec2-34-222-72-8.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/?p=9020 Did you know that social commerce sales in China grew by 30% in 2020? It now accounts for 11.6% of total e-commerce sales across the country!

Check out our infographic below to learn more about online retail trends in China.

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China’s hottest mobile apps https://wpic.co/infographics/chinas-hottest-apps/ Wed, 17 Feb 2021 01:02:10 +0000 http://ec2-34-222-72-8.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/?p=8753 Did you know that WeChat is one of the world’s largest apps? Or that Pinduoduo’s user base grew by a whopping 50% last year?

Check out our infographic below to learn about the apps that Chinese consumers are using.

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To learn about the differences between China’s two most popular e-commerce marketplaces (Tmall and JD.com), view this infographic next.

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