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Africa, the world's second-largest continent, is home to diverse cultures, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes. With a population of over 1.3 billion and the youngest population globally, the region is a hub of potential for startups, tech companies, and e-commerce entrepreneurs.

Recent developments in Africa's e-commerce industry have captured the world's attention. With a marked increase in internet penetration, smartphone users, and mobile payment options, Africa's e-commerce industry is on the rise. In 2020 alone, the region's e-commerce revenue was projected to hit $27.5 billion, with a projected growth of over 20% per annum. This growth presents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand into the continent.

One unique feature of Africa's e-commerce industry is the rise of mobile commerce or m-commerce. With over 414 million smartphone users on the continent, mobile commerce is the preferred method of shopping for most Africans. This shift has led to the rapid adoption of mobile payment options like M-PESA in Kenya and MTN Mobile Money in Ghana, which have made e-commerce accessible to everyone, irrespective of their location.

However, Africa's e-commerce industry is not without its challenges. Despite the impressive growth projection, there are still barriers to entry such as poor logistics infrastructure, high delivery costs, and limited payment options, amongst others. To overcome these challenges, many startups are leveraging existing logistics networks and partnering with incumbent suppliers to deliver a better customer experience.

In conclusion, Africa's e-commerce and logistics landscape presents a unique opportunity for businesses looking to expand into the continent. With a young and vibrant population, growing internet penetration, and a rapidly expanding e-commerce industry, Africa is a market that cannot be ignored. By understanding the unique features of the region and working proactively to overcome the challenges, businesses can tap into the vast potential Africa holds.

E-Commerce Revenue Trends

Delve into Africa's e-commerce revenue evolution over the years and uncover future projections.

Delve into Africa's e-commerce revenue evolution over the years, gaining insights into its historical trends, while also unveiling predictions and future projections for the region's e-commerce retail growth

E-Commerce Revenue in Africa: Past Figures and Future Projections

Retail E-Commerce Revenue (Million USD)

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Timeframe: 2024

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Transit Time Insights & Analysis

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Monitor the quarterly average transit times and spotlight industry-leading logistics carriers, offering a clear view of the country's logistics landscape.

Quarterly Analysis of Domestic Transit Times

Actual Transit Time (Days)

Average Transit Time Breakdown by Country

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TN

1.13
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MA

1.16
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EG

1.24
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ZA

1.67

Timeframe: Q1 2025

Top Carriers Operating in Africa

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Delivery Performance Insights

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Get a comprehensive overview of delivery performance data, ranging from delivery success rates by quarter to the percentage of delivery success for top carriers

Quarterly Analysis of Delivery Success Rates

Success Rate

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Top Carriers Based on Delivery Success Rates

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Our benchmarking and carrier performance measurement techniques allow us to collect billions of anonymized data points from over 170 countries each year. We analyze the data from the hundreds of millions of parcels tracked on our platform from over 1,000 carriers, giving us the ability to distill a wealth of information about the global logistics industry.

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Domestic and international data is analyzed on a trade lane level, comparing the combinations of origin and destination to maintain data representativeness. This allows us to capture the nuances of specific trade lanes and provide insights that are tailored to the needs of our customers.

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Our data comprises over 170 million shipments spanning across 63,000 domestic and international tradelanes in 170+ countries.

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Our data comprises over 170 million shipments spanning across 63,000 domestic and international tradelanes in 170+ countries.

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Analyze key KPIs such as transit times, issue ratios and on-time performance while reviewing e-commerce trends and consumer insights.

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Analyze key KPIs such as transit times, issue ratios and on-time performance while reviewing e-commerce trends and consumer insights.

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