| Product Code: ETC4383820 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
The M-commerce market caters to the growing trend of mobile-based commerce in Saudi Arabia. It enables secure and convenient mobile transactions, including payments, shopping, and financial services, transforming the way consumers engage with businesses.
The Saudi Arabia M-Commerce Market is experiencing significant growth as mobile commerce gains prominence in the country`s digital landscape. This market`s expansion is driven by the increasing smartphone penetration, the surge in mobile app usage, and the growing preference for mobile payments and shopping. With the government`s initiatives to encourage e-commerce and digital payments, M-Commerce is poised to play a pivotal role in transforming the Kingdom`s retail and financial sectors, offering convenience, security, and a seamless user experience to a tech-savvy population.
The challenges in the m-commerce market in Saudi Arabia include ensuring secure mobile transactions, addressing regulatory and privacy concerns, and providing a seamless and user-friendly mobile shopping experience for consumers.
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of m-commerce in Saudi Arabia as consumers increasingly relied on mobile devices for online shopping and payments. With the shift towards contactless transactions, the demand for secure and convenient mobile commerce solutions surged. The crisis underscored the importance of m-commerce in enabling remote and contactless financial transactions.
In the Saudi Arabia M-Commerce market, major players like STC Pay, Apple Pay, and Google Pay are driving the growth of mobile commerce. These platforms and mobile payment solutions enable users to make secure transactions and payments through their mobile devices.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Overview |
3.1 Saudi Arabia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Transactions, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Payment Modes, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Users, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing smartphone penetration and internet usage in Saudi Arabia |
4.2.2 Growing young population with higher disposable income |
4.2.3 Government initiatives to promote digital payments and e-commerce |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited digital literacy and awareness among certain segments of the population |
4.3.2 Concerns around cybersecurity and data privacy |
4.3.3 Underdeveloped logistics and last-mile delivery infrastructure |
5 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Trends |
6 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market, By Types |
6.1 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market, By Transactions |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume, By Transactions, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume, By M Retailing, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume, By M Ticketing/Booking, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume, By M Billing, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume, By Other M Commerce Services, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market, By Payment Modes |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume, By Near Field Communication (NFC), 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume, By Premium SMS, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume, By Wireless application protocol (WAP), 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume, By Direct Carrier Billing, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market, By Users |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume, By Smart device users, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume, By Feature phone users, 2021-2031F |
7 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average order value in m-commerce transactions |
8.2 Number of active mobile wallet users |
8.3 Percentage of total retail sales conducted through mobile devices |
9 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Opportunity Assessment, By Transactions, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Opportunity Assessment, By Payment Modes, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Opportunity Assessment, By Users, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Saudi Arabia M Commerce Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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