25% Increase In Online Purchases

Infobank Hellastat has reported a significant growth in recent years in the domestic online market, mainly due to lower prices compared to conventional stores, and Greek consumers’ gradual familiarization with technology.  

An ELTRUN survey cited in Infobank Hellastat’s study, shows that in 2013 the sales in Greek and foreign e-shops by Greek consumers amounted to 3.2 billion euros, showing a 25% increase compared to the previous year while the market has grown even further in 2014, as the number of products bought by Greek consumers online increase by 10% throughout the year.

Moreover, the frequency of on-line purchases has also increased from one per month in 2013, to three per two months in 2014. On-line consumers amounted to about 2.2 million in 2013, while in 2012 their number stood at 1.9 million, representing 35% of Internet users, compared with 70% in Western Europe. Furthermore, 60%-65% of purchases are made on Greek websites while 90% of European consumers prefer national websites for their purchases.

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By Ioanna Zikakou