Over half of Saudi customers eyeing to boost online spending in next 12 months

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce landscape is expanding rapidly, with 53 percent of customers in the Kingdom looking to boost their online spending in the next 12 months, a survey showed. 

According to a report released by UK-based tech firm checkout.com, the number of consumers in Saudi Arabia who shop regularly on e-commerce platforms has increased by 180 percent in the past four years, signifying the growing digital marketplace in the Kingdom. 

Moreover, the analysis found a 90 percent surge in individuals making online purchases at least once a day since 2020.