Portuguese consumers have now spent around 11 billion euros on online shopping so far in 2025. This is about 1 billion euros more than last year. The estimate comes from the Associação de Economia Digital (AED).
Continue readingEarlier this month, the European Union decided to remove the customs exemption, that was applicable for goods with a value of up to 150 euros, in 2026. The measure targets Chinese platforms, that mostly sell cheap products to European customers. Türkiye expects that it will be unaffected by the new ruling.
Continue readingTemu has recently entered into a large number of partnerships with logistics service providers for the delivery of products across Europe. This week, deals with the United Kingdom’s Royal Mail and Belgium’s bpost were announced.
Continue readingIn the second quarter of this year, 78 percent of Nordic consumers placed an online order at a store from abroad. Compared to the same period last year, this is an increase of 4 percent. Cross-border shopping is associated with lower prices, for most consumers in the Nordic countries.
Continue readingAllegro, Poland’s largest ecommerce company, is increasingly serving customers outside of its home market. Last quarter, 4.2 million shoppers bought from Allegro’s international marketplaces, which is 50 prercent more than a year ago. The international GMV grew by 56 percent.
Continue readingCross-border ecommerce in Europe is expected to increase with an average annual rate of 29 percent, up until 2031. With the rise in cross-border ecommerce, the demand for a smooth customs flow also increases. As customs in Europe become more data-driven, online retailers need to invest in structured data.
Continue readingOnly three years after launching a dedicated online store for Belgium, Amazon has grown into the country’s second-largest online retailer. The company is investing heavily in Belgium. Part of the investment is going toward same-day delivery from Amazon’s distribution center in Hoboken, near Antwerp.
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While Black Friday grabs the headlines with “doorbusters” on TVs and clothes, Cyber Monday (December 1) has quietly become the most critical day for B2B sourcing in the Consumer Electronics and Smart Home sectors. Industry data for late 2025 shows that factories save their deepest discounts on “high-tech, low-weight” items—like earbuds, smartwatches, and gaming accessories—for Monday. Why It Matters to You: This is your final strategic checkpoint before the holiday shipping window closes completely. Unlike Black Friday, which is about clearing current seasonal stock (like winter coats), Cyber Monday on DHgate is often about “New Tech”—the gadgets that will define the Q1 “New Year, New Me” rush. The “Cyber-Exclusive” Categories: The “Coupon Stacking” Strategy: Cyber Monday is famous for DHgate’s “Tiered Coupons” (e.g., $40 off $599). The “January Gap” Warning: Remember, Chinese New Year 2026 is approaching (Feb 17). Factories will begin slowing down production in mid-January. Cyber Monday orders are likely the last guaranteed shipments that will arrive and clear customs before the global “production freeze.” Use this sale to secure your inventory for January and February.
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The traditional “Black Friday” single-day spike is dead. In 2025, the real action happens during the “Presale Period” (Nov 15 – Nov 24). Data from previous years shows that inventory for the highest-demand electronics and fashion items often depletes before the actual Friday. The “Presale” Strategy: Category Watch: Don’t Miss Out: Mark your calendar for November 14th. That is when the “warm-up” prices are revealed. Build your cart then, and check out the moment the Presale clock starts.
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“Social Commerce” is no longer just for B2C giants. We are seeing a massive surge in B2B buyers finding their next bestseller through DHgate Affiliates on TikTok and Instagram. Creators are unboxing “wholesale samples” and driving viral trends before traditional retailers even catch on. For Sellers & Buyers: The “Social Share” Power: We’ve integrated a “Share to Earn” feature directly in the app. Whether you are a dropshipper sharing a product with your email list or an influencer posting a Reel, you can generate a trackable link in seconds. Key Trend: “Faceless Marketing” accounts are blowing up. These are Instagram/TikTok pages that just showcase cool products (sourced from DHgate) without showing a person. It’s a low-barrier entry into the affiliate world.
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