Cross-Border E-Commerce Boom Drives Surge in Parcel Delivery Demand
Recent research shows that the booming cross-border e-commerce is reshaping logistics demand in the UK. Nearly half of UK consumers have engaged in cross-border shopping in the past year, with an increasing demand for offline parcel pickup points. The primary concerns for consumers remain customs costs and delivery delays.
重要な事実は何ですか？
- 145% of UK consumers have cross-border shopping experience in the past 12 months
- 211% of consumers prefer offline pickup points
- 3Main concerns: Customs (43%), Delivery delay (51%)
何が起きたのですか？
Research indicates that 45% of UK consumers have purchased international goods in the past year. Although home delivery remains mainstream, over 10% of consumers prefer using local parcel pickup points, a figure that is higher among younger demographics. Consumers' main concerns regarding cross-border shopping focus on customs fees (43%) and delivery delays (51%), with logistics convenience and transparency being key factors influencing purchase decisions.
越境ECセラーにとって何を意味しますか？
Sellers entering the UK market should consider offering more transparent pre-paid customs solutions and explore partnerships with local pickup networks to enhance the consumer shopping experience.