# E-commerce in Hungary: A Market Analysis

**Authors:** Szabolcs Nagy

arXiv: 1812.11488 · 2019-01-01

## TL;DR

This paper analyzes the rapid growth of e-commerce in Hungary, identifying key drivers, industry trends, and consumer profiles, highlighting the sector's potential for further expansion.

## Contribution

It provides a comprehensive analysis of the factors influencing Hungary's e-commerce growth and offers insights into industry structure and consumer behavior.

## Key findings

- E-commerce in Hungary is experiencing double-digit growth.
- High industry concentration with dominant players.
- Potential for further growth remains significant.

## Abstract

E-commerce is on the rise in Hungary, with significantly growing numbers of customers shopping online. This paper aims to identify the direct and indirect drivers of the double-digit growth rate, including the related macroeconomic indicators and the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI). Moreover, this study provides a deep insight into industry trends and outlooks, including high industry concentration and top industrial players. It also draws the profile of the typical online shopper and the dominant characteristics of online purchases. Development of e-commerce is robust, but there is still plenty of potential for growth and progress in Hungary.

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/1812.11488