Germans are the most complicated customers in the world according to many experts. Compared with other European countries, however, Germany can boast an above-average number of online customers. This country can be a challenge for exporting; therefore, the article presents all the important information you need to know before exporting there, from the biggest players in the German market through payment gateways to the country’s e-commerce trend.

Up to 20% of customers may abandon their shopping cart if they do not find their favourite payment method among the payment options. Incorrectly selected or missing payment gateways can cause mistrust and doubts among customers, which is why we interviewed Jarmila Popaďáková – Payment Specialist at Muziker – who disclosed to us which payment gateways you should focus on and what to watch out for if you’re planning to expand.

A focus on ecological solutions, shopping especially via smartphones and the strong standing of international e-commerce companies. Austria is one of the main consumer markets in Europe, with a high standard of living and high purchasing power and a population that likes to order mainly from abroad. Are you planning to export to this progressive, ecologically minded country in Central Europe? In the next edition of our magazine, we focus on Austria.

The next installment of our news from the world of e-commerce is here! Do you know what trends are currently driving the world of e-commerce in Europe? Do you want an overview of the most interesting movements on the market, investments or news in logistics? We agree that having information about the current situation in the field of e-commerce is exceptionally important, which is why we are bringing you the second part of our regular blogs about news in e-commerce. You can look forward to the most important numbers from Europe and the world for the second half of 2022.

A growth rate double that of many Central European countries despite the much lower number of online stores – this is how we could start by summarising the Adriatic jewel of e-commerce – Croatia. Even though the customer base here is somewhat smaller than in other European countries, growing mobile penetration and trust in online shopping make Croatia an ideal country for exports. Sharpen your attention and think with us about the expansion to the south, particularly now, while entry costs to this market are still relatively low.

Forecasts of a favourable growth rate in the future, the fifth fastest Internet connection in the world and potential in almost every area of e-commerce. The Romanian market may seem moderately flooded at the moment, but it still offers many opportunities. Choose the largest country in the Balkans for your export, one that boasts, in addition to a unique space for growth, one of the highest levels of mobile phone penetration in the world. You’ll find all the important information you need to know before exporting to Romania in our blog.

With high growth potential and low competition, the Slovenian e-commerce market is primarily dominated by local e-shops with dozens of products in various categories. Get an overview of all the important information you should know before you decide to export to Slovenia.

Whether you are creating a new e-shop or rebranding an existing one, take a moment to think about the ending of your domain. If you operate in Slovakia, you’ll probably reach for a local domain (.sk). But don’t forget that in a few years you may be expanding beyond the country’s borders, and a local domain will not be sufficient for you. So, which should you prefer?

Poland ranks among the countries with the fastest growing e-commerce market in Europe, though the pandemic has significantly affected the shopping habits of its customers. The most popular category is fashion, but all segments of e-commerce have high growth potential. In the next instalment of our export magazine, we bring you everything you need to know when planning to export to Poland; from basic data to payment gateway prices and current market trends.