… that 38% of respondents plan to buy more from Amazon, while 35% intend to shop offline more often
that 47.3% of respondents want to spend more or somewhat more on online shopping. 36.5% will not change their shopping behavior and will invest the same amount online
… that in comparison, 88.6% of Amazon customers plan to buy the same amount or more from Amazon than the year before. Only 11.4% plan to spend less on Amazon
These figures also show that Amazon has perfected the art of dominating online shopping in Germany. Most customers apparently find the marketplace so good that they shift their shopping behavior there. The reasons from the customers’ perspective for purchasing on the online platform range from price to fast delivery:
“The product was cheaper than at the competition.” (For 63%, this was a reason to shop at Amazon.)
“The product could be delivered faster than from other retailers.” (43%)
“The product was only available on Amazon.” (42%)
“Amazon is easier to use than other platforms.” (41%)
“Because I am an Amazon Prime customer, which usually guarantees fast and reliable delivery.” (35%)
Amazon’s subscription model seems to play a particularly significant role in the use of the marketplace. Prime includes, among other things, particularly fast delivery and access to Amazon’s own streaming service. In 2021, Jeff Bezos announced in a letter to shareholders that Amazon Prime has 200 million customers worldwide. Just three years earlier, the Amazon service had surpassed the mark of 100 million subscribers
According to the ドイツショッパーレポート, 15% more online shoppers had access to Amazon Prime. This means that 78% either have their own Prime subscription or can use that of family, partners, or friends. In combination with the finding that fast delivery is a major factor in why customers order from Amazon, a clear picture emerges: the increasing number of Prime members is an indicator of the rising revenue of the e-commerce giant in the coming years.
Amazon: Marketplace for online shopping in Germany is crucial
By now, Amazon has millions of third-party sellers offering their goods on the marketplace. Since 2026, this area has become increasingly important: over 60% of the units sold now come from third-party sellers. Since the increase is steady and occurs at a similar pace over the years, it can be assumed that Amazon is consciously controlling the development. However, the retail share of Amazon itself is unlikely to ever reduce to zero percent
Is Amazon still indispensable in online shopping in Germany? The developments in e-commerce clearly show: those who want to sell online can hardly avoid Amazon. The Prime program has a decisive influence here, as Prime members are heavy shoppers and spend the most money on Amazon. At the same time, they largely rely on Prime offers because they receive free and fast delivery with them
Online retailers can hardly avoid selling on Amazon. Nevertheless, diversifying their own sales channels is an important point, which is why having their own online shop or other marketplaces like Etsy can make sense. Which channels specifically fit into their own omnichannel strategy is very individual and should be well thought out
Those who want to be successful in e-commerce cannot avoid solid data analysis. Online retail is dynamic, customer needs change rapidly, and retailers must be able to adapt processes quickly. These 4 things should be possible with every tool!