Europe Cross-Border Commerce 2025

Cross-Border Buying Gains Momentum in the UK, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy

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Cross-border buyer numbers are rising in Europe as shoppers seek value and variety—but consumer expectations and regulatory changes could challenge future growth.

Cross-border sales are rising in Europe as more people shop on foreign websites, seeking value and variety. Retailers selling ultra-cheap goods from China dominate sales, but there are also opportunities for retailers selling goods from the US and Europe.

This deck will:

  • Outline our forecast for cross-border buyer numbers in Europe's five biggest markets—the UK, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy—through 2028.
  • Identify what is driving people to shop cross-border in Europe's biggest markets, and where they are purchasing from.
  • Explore how regulatory changes could affect cross-border buying in Europe.
  • Consider implications for retailers and brands.

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Carina Perkins

Contributors

Suzy Davidkhanian
VP, Content
Bill Fisher
Donte Gibson
Senior Charts Editor
Na Li
Director, Primary Research
Wendy Malloy
Director, Reports Editor
Emma Noyes
Graphic Designer, Data Visualization
Jennifer Pearson
VP, Research
Matt Torpey
Senior Chart Editor
Ali Young
Senior Copy Editor and Manager of Content Operations