Many cross-border sellers only focus on the European and American markets, but in fact, the Middle Eastern e-commerce is becoming a new growth market. Data shows that the Middle Eastern e-commerce market will maintain rapid growth in the coming years, and it is expected that by 2026, the market size will reach approximately 57 billion US dollars, with huge growth potential.
If you want to layout in the Middle Eastern market, these 10 platforms must be understood, as different platforms correspond to different countries and user groups.
This article has organized for everyone: mainstream e-commerce platforms in the Middle East, covered countries, platform features, and official website entrances. It is recommended that cross-border sellers bookmark it.
1. Comprehensive E-commerce Platforms in the Middle East
1. Amazon Middle East
Covered Countries: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt
Website:
https://www.amazon.ae (United Arab Emirates)
https://www.amazon.sa (Saudi Station)
https://www.amazon.eg (Egypt Station)
Features: After the original largest e-commerce in the Middle East, Souq, was acquired by Amazon and integrated, it supports FBA warehousing and logistics, has a large traffic volume, and its rules are close to those of Amazon in Europe and America.
2. Noon
Covered Countries: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt
Website: https://www.noon.com
Features: One of the largest local e-commerce platforms in the Middle East, invested by Saudi Sovereign Fund, provides FBN warehousing, and is highly recognized by Middle Eastern consumers.
3. Trendyol
Website: https://www.trendyol.com
Covered Countries: Turkey, Gulf countries (expanding)
Features: The largest e-commerce platform in Turkey, invested by Alibaba, expanding in Gulf countries
II. Vertical E-commerce Platforms in the Middle East
4. Namshi
Covered Countries: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain
Website: https://www.namshi.com
Features: A well-known fashion e-commerce platform in the Middle East, mainly selling clothing, shoes, bags, and sports brands, loved by young people in the Middle East.
5. Ounass
Covered Countries: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain
Website: https://www.ounass.com
Features: Luxury goods e-commerce, high-end fashion, designer brands, high unit price
6. Jarir Bookstore
Covered Countries: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar
Website: https://www.jarir.com
Features: A local large retail brand, selling electronic products, office supplies, books
7. Mumzworld
Covered Countries: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain
Website: https://www.Mumzworld.com
Features: It is the largest maternal and infant vertical e-commerce platform in the Middle East, covering newborns to 12-year-old children, with hot-selling products such as pregnant women's clothing, children's clothing, and toys.
III. Cross-border E-commerce Platforms
8. Shein
Covered Countries: All over the Middle East
Website: https://www.shein.com
Features: Fast fashion, with a very large scale of users in the Middle East, strong social e-commerce attributes
9. Temu
Covered Countries: Gulf countries, Turkey
Website: https://www.temu.com
Features: Low-priced cross-border platform, utilizing the advantages of China's supply chain
10. Desertcart
Website: https://www.desertcart.com
Covered Countries: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman
Features: Cross-border purchasing e-commerce, providing global product delivery
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