Booming China Online Retail Sector 2015
Executive Summary
China is currently the world’s second largest and Asia’s largest retail market. The country is projected to experience average annual retail volume growth of 8.7% in 2015 & 2016 and by 2018 become the largest retail market globally. While the retail sector in China overall saw sluggish growth in 2013 due to the constant pressure from the slowdown in domestic macroeconomic growth, in 2014 the total retail sales of China consumer goods rose by 11.9% year-on-year to reach USD 414 billion. In 2014 the online retail segment which currently forms 10% of total retail sales in the country saw robust growth. The online retail sector has immense opportunities and the growth rate of the country’s online B2C retail market is 3 times higher than the overall retail market.
Tlibaba Group’s Tmall is the largest ecommerce player in the country followed by JD.com. More than 90% online sales are being completed through personal computers, though the share of mobile devices is consistently rising. The logistics industry in China which is crucial for the growth of online retail is fragmented and has not kept pace with the growth of online retail in the country. China has emerged as the global leader in mobile commerce surpassing the United States. Alibaba dominates the mcommerce space and has an 85% share of the segment followed by JD.com
Why should the report be purchased?
The report ‘Booming China Online Retail Sector 2015’highlights key dynamics ofChina's online retailsectorwhich is experiencing robust growth. The growing opportunity in the sector has been investigated along with key challenges. The competitive landscape of the sector has been examined and the report contains company profiles of players such as Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, JD.com (Jingdong Mall), Suning.com, Vipshop Holdings Limited, Amazon.com, Inc. and eBay Inc. The report also contains latest industry-related opinions.
Research methodology and delivery time
Smart Research Insights has conducted comprehensive desk research to arrive at key insights. Data collected from key public industry sources and publications has been scanned and analyzed impartially to present a clear picture of the industry. All recent developments which impact the sector dynamics have been captured and used to support the research hypothesis.
The report is available as single-site single-user license. The delivery time for the electronic version of the report is 3 business days as each copy undergoes thorough quality check and is updated with the most recent information available. The dispatch time for hard copies 4 business days, as each hard copy is custom printed for the client.
About Smart Research Insights (SRI)
Smart Research Insights is a dedicated supplier of insightful research covering a multiplicity of niche sectors. Our team of dedicated researchers with rich experience across industry segments focuses on delivering high quality analysis. Undertaking in-depth secondary research we arrive at key insights, which are supported by data that has been analyzed impartially to present a clear picture of the industry. All recent developments and industry opinions which impact the sector dynamics are captured and used to support the research hypothesis.
China is currently the world’s second largest and Asia’s largest retail market. The country is projected to experience average annual retail volume growth of 8.7% in 2015 & 2016 and by 2018 become the largest retail market globally. While the retail sector in China overall saw sluggish growth in 2013 due to the constant pressure from the slowdown in domestic macroeconomic growth, in 2014 the total retail sales of China consumer goods rose by 11.9% year-on-year to reach USD 414 billion. In 2014 the online retail segment which currently forms 10% of total retail sales in the country saw robust growth. The online retail sector has immense opportunities and the growth rate of the country’s online B2C retail market is 3 times higher than the overall retail market.
Tlibaba Group’s Tmall is the largest ecommerce player in the country followed by JD.com. More than 90% online sales are being completed through personal computers, though the share of mobile devices is consistently rising. The logistics industry in China which is crucial for the growth of online retail is fragmented and has not kept pace with the growth of online retail in the country. China has emerged as the global leader in mobile commerce surpassing the United States. Alibaba dominates the mcommerce space and has an 85% share of the segment followed by JD.com
Why should the report be purchased?
The report ‘Booming China Online Retail Sector 2015’highlights key dynamics ofChina's online retailsectorwhich is experiencing robust growth. The growing opportunity in the sector has been investigated along with key challenges. The competitive landscape of the sector has been examined and the report contains company profiles of players such as Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, JD.com (Jingdong Mall), Suning.com, Vipshop Holdings Limited, Amazon.com, Inc. and eBay Inc. The report also contains latest industry-related opinions.
Research methodology and delivery time
Smart Research Insights has conducted comprehensive desk research to arrive at key insights. Data collected from key public industry sources and publications has been scanned and analyzed impartially to present a clear picture of the industry. All recent developments which impact the sector dynamics have been captured and used to support the research hypothesis.
The report is available as single-site single-user license. The delivery time for the electronic version of the report is 3 business days as each copy undergoes thorough quality check and is updated with the most recent information available. The dispatch time for hard copies 4 business days, as each hard copy is custom printed for the client.
About Smart Research Insights (SRI)
Smart Research Insights is a dedicated supplier of insightful research covering a multiplicity of niche sectors. Our team of dedicated researchers with rich experience across industry segments focuses on delivering high quality analysis. Undertaking in-depth secondary research we arrive at key insights, which are supported by data that has been analyzed impartially to present a clear picture of the industry. All recent developments and industry opinions which impact the sector dynamics are captured and used to support the research hypothesis.
1. SYNOPSIS
2. ANALYST OPINION
3. CHINA RETAIL SECTOR
3.1 Overview
3.2 Performance & Statistics
4. CHINA ONLINE RETAIL SECTOR
4.1 Overview
4.2 Performance & Statistics
5. ONLINE RETAIL BY DEVICE
6. MARKET DRIVERS
7. EMERGING TRENDS
8. CHALLENGES
9. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
9.1 Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
9.2 JD.com (Jingdong Mall)
9.3 Suning.com
9.4 Vipshop Holdings Limited
9.5 Amazon.com, Inc.
9.6 eBay Inc.
10. OUTLOOK
11. LIST OF CHARTS AND GRAPHS
11.1 Global Retail Sales Volume Growth by Region (2015-2018, %)
11.2 Retail Sales in China (2009-2017, billion Yuan)
11.3 Annual Growth of Total Retail Sales in China (2009-2017, %)
11.4 Global Online Retail Sales by Region (2013, USD billion)
11.5 China Total Retail Sales by Region October 2014
11.6 China Online Retail Gross Merchandise Volume (2009-2017, billion Yuan)
11.7 China Total Retail Sales by Region (%, October 2014)
11.8 China Online Retail Sales by Device Forecast (2014-2017)
11.9 China Top B2C e-commerce retailers by Gross Merchandise Volume (2013, billion Yuan
12. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
13. ABOUT SMART RESEARCH INSIGHTS
2. ANALYST OPINION
3. CHINA RETAIL SECTOR
3.1 Overview
3.2 Performance & Statistics
4. CHINA ONLINE RETAIL SECTOR
4.1 Overview
4.2 Performance & Statistics
5. ONLINE RETAIL BY DEVICE
6. MARKET DRIVERS
7. EMERGING TRENDS
8. CHALLENGES
9. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
9.1 Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
9.2 JD.com (Jingdong Mall)
9.3 Suning.com
9.4 Vipshop Holdings Limited
9.5 Amazon.com, Inc.
9.6 eBay Inc.
10. OUTLOOK
11. LIST OF CHARTS AND GRAPHS
11.1 Global Retail Sales Volume Growth by Region (2015-2018, %)
11.2 Retail Sales in China (2009-2017, billion Yuan)
11.3 Annual Growth of Total Retail Sales in China (2009-2017, %)
11.4 Global Online Retail Sales by Region (2013, USD billion)
11.5 China Total Retail Sales by Region October 2014
11.6 China Online Retail Gross Merchandise Volume (2009-2017, billion Yuan)
11.7 China Total Retail Sales by Region (%, October 2014)
11.8 China Online Retail Sales by Device Forecast (2014-2017)
11.9 China Top B2C e-commerce retailers by Gross Merchandise Volume (2013, billion Yuan
12. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
13. ABOUT SMART RESEARCH INSIGHTS
