South African market: e-commerce grows 25% annually

2025-08-13

South African market’s “golden spot”: e-commerce grows 25% annually but only makes up 5% of retail. Takealot & Makro dominate over 60% of this market.

The e-commerce market in South Africa, with its high growth rate, young user base, well-developed infrastructure and related policies, has become the most attractive blue ocean for e-commerce in Africa.

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