Online Shopping is very popular in the whole world and also growing rapidly like an industry sector.
Online shopping has become a big part of our lives and people tend to buy more and more items online every day. A recent study conducted by CIGI for American Express Company shows that 38% of the total retail sales will be done over the Internet by 2020 which means today it is less than 20%. In some countries, though this rate reaches 60% where there are no physical shops at all. For Mauritius too, it is estimated that from 14.9% in 2015 to 30% in 2020, meaning 251 million US dollars of sale through the internet only on a small island with a 1 million population! Today we have seen great growth in e-commerce and it is estimated that there will be 131 million online shopping transactions in 2020.
Statistics show that Mauritians buy more and more items through the Internet every day so it’s an open market for entrepreneurs to enter the e-commerce sector and earn easy money by selling products online. But before you begin your journey of selling your products online, here are some helpful tips: Be clear about what you want to sell What do you want to sell? Do you know exactly what kind of products would people buy from you? It can be anything from a luxury villa property, a Mercedes Benz with Retractable Tonneau Covers, or Tesla electric car, or a bottle of fine wine which costs 100 US dollars a pop at high-end boutiques, etc. You should know precisely what you want to sell because it will make it easier for you to start off your e-commerce business. Research about what people want to buy You should consider the fact that there are already established online stores like Emax, ksmpoint and other websites selling almost anything under the sun.
Here is the list of top-selling products in Mauritius online 2022
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1. Electronics
Electronics are the most sold items online in Mauritius for the coming years because the internet is becoming cheaper and more affordable to people. Moreover, this ensures that more people are buying electronic products by spending less time shopping at their favorite shopping mall because not everyone has the luxury of time to do so. It’s also interesting because you have access to a wide range of electronics online.
2. Clothing
As technology advances day by day, clothing too will be advanced with digital printing technique which makes it possible to print any image or design on fabric material just like printed T-shirts where students wear them to schools. Besides this, several brands have already opened up their e-commerce websites online for selling clothing items across the globe. Hence means you can buy almost anything from designer handbags to vintage dresses and also cotton garments etc.
3. Computers
As we all know that technology has advanced very rapidly so it’s important for anyone who sells products online to have a good number of electronic items in their database rather than bargaining on price with wholesale people or retailers who supply goods at cheap rate but takes many days to deliver the items.
4. Cars Accessories
Cars are always in demand not only because there is a need for everyone but it’s also an expensive business venture which people want to try out by selling their current car to buy another one helping them earn money on used cars at the same time! Thus, it’s important that you put up all luxury vehicle brands in your e-commerce store so that customers who are looking to buy cars online can find your website easily.
5. Books
People love reading especially when they go through stories or novels written by famous authors which gives them pleasure and knowledge at the same time! It’s appropriate because even today after so much advancement in technology, printed books remain popular in Mauritius.
6. Wedding Items
A wedding is a very special event that can be celebrated with family and friends but it’s necessary to shop online for the latest dress, shoes, jewelry, bags, etc because there are so many items to choose from according to your budget. Thus, wedding items are also another important product category that e-commerce entrepreneurs should consider putting up on their website if not already done so! It’s convenient for customers who want to buy something for themselves or even gifts for their loved ones back home knowing they have all possible items at their fingertips!
7. Flowers & Gifts
People celebrate different occasions by gifting beautiful flowers showing how much effort was made by someone just to put a smile on the receiver’s face. Therefore, flowers & gifts online should be part of your e-commerce business venture because people even today prefer to send flowers online using various websites available on the web. It’s an advantage for customers who want to buy flowers or presents but don’t have time to visit their nearest store!
8. Air Conditioners
Although air conditioner’s prices have gone down over years, buyers still prefer buying it online because of various reasons such as better output than local shops or retailers and also it saves lots of time. Besides this, there are so many brands to choose from while some use the alternate cooling system which is more environmentally friendly and recommended these days.
9. Headphones
Headphones are also one of the most popular product categories that you should consider putting up on your e-commerce website because there are so many brands available at various prices to suit any type of customer.
10. Baby Products
Baby products are important for e-commerce entrepreneurs because parents want to buy everything online easily giving them convenience. It doesn’t matter whether it’s baby food, diapers, or any other baby product, people prefer buying on websites like Amazon rather than running around malls or stores which takes lots of time! Thus, if you don’t have this category in your website inventory list then you should seriously think about putting up these trendy items especially when there is a huge market available across the world!
Conclusion
As we can see that Mauritius is advancing with high speed taking an appropriate step towards e-commerce by improving technology while benefiting greatly from FDI companies setting up their operations locally. For instance, construction has started at Port Louis harbor where ships carrying water will arrive to provide high-speed connectivity to different parts of the world and it will cost less than before! Besides this, there are many benefits available for people at home and abroad willing to buy products such as clothing, furniture, or any other type of product by simply browsing through your website inventory list without having to visit your shop physically which saves lots of time!
