The same report notes that Japan and New Zealand (39% each) come next in line.
60% of Canada’s online shoppers buy from US merchants and 37% of the world’s cross-border shoppers are Canadian, according to research from global card processing firm Payvision.
Additionally, eMarketer reports that 7 out of every 10 online purchases made in Canada are from merchants outside the country.
Misko Kancko, director of international strategy for Canada Post, informs that Canadian online shoppers buy cross border either because of the lack of product in the local market or due to lower prices at foreign retailers, situation which explains the large flow of inbound goods.
In addition, Kancko claims that an important factor for shopping cart abandonment cited by Canadian consumers is failure to offer promotions or discounts (60%), followed by lack of a clear returns policy (34%). Free or discounted shipping is also a major driver because those retailers who offer such services record a 69% lift in conversions.
Australia’s ecommerce market is not subject to import tariffs or duties on any item under AUD 1,000 Australian. Consumers there also have high levels of disposable income, and goods sold at retail are expensive due to labor costs.
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