Electronics market in Japan

The Japanese Electronics eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$31,596.5 million by 2023 and accounts for 25.3% of the total eCommerce market in Japan. It is expected to increase over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2023-2027) will be 8.9%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$44,515.3 million by 2027. Within the Electronics market ECDB considers the following two sub-markets: Consumer Electronics and Electrical Appliances.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the Telecommunications market in Japan

The Japanese Telecommunications eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$10,051.8 million by 2023 and accounts for 45.9% of the Consumer Electronics eCommerce market in Japan. It is expected to increase over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2023-2027) will be 9.0%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$14,178.6 million by 2027. The Telecommunications eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Consumer Electronics market. Further categories within the Consumer Electronics market are: Audio, Cameras, Computing, Fitness Trackers, Game Consoles, Other Consumer Electronics, Printers & Scanners, and TV & Video.

eCommerce revenue development in the Telecommunications market in Japan

in million US$

Note: Market revenue represents B2C sales of physical goods including VAT. It excludes B2B sales, C2C sales, returns, compensation for damaged or missing goods, any discounts granted and services. Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

eCommerce revenue growth in the Telecommunications market in Japan

in %

Note: Market revenue represents B2C sales of physical goods including VAT. It excludes B2B sales, C2C sales, returns, compensation for damaged or missing goods, any discounts granted and services. Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

Net eCommerce revenue split by sub-category

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Revenue (in mUS$) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Growth (in %) 19.3 86.3 13.2 16.4 60.8 94.4 54.8 43.2
AOV (in US$) 54.0 96.8 6.3 29.4 88.0 75.1 21.2 75.2
CVR (in %) 19.3 86.3 13.2 16.4 60.8 94.4 54.8 43.2
AOV: Average Order Value CVR: Conversion Rate

Online share

eCommerce online share of the total Telecommunications market in Japan

The online share refers to the proportion of the retail volume that is transacted via the Internet. It includes purchases via desktop PC, tablet or smartphone, both via website or app. Only retail of physical goods is taken into account. In the Japanese Telecommunications retail market, the online share is 37.8% and will increase by an average of 6.4% to 48.3% by 2027.

eCommerce online share of the total Telecommunications market in Japan

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: Statista Market Insights , ECDB analysis

2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Online share (in %) 8.1% 72.6% 89.6% 55.7% 56.0% 22.2% 76.2% 76.9%

Market definition

Definition of the Telecommunications market within the Electronics market

Market definition: Electronics > Consumer Electronics > Telecommunications The category Telecommunications includes the online trade of smartphones and accessories (e.g. smartphone devices, refurbished and pre-owned phones, smartphone cases), smartwatches (e.g. smartwatch devices, wristbands and straps) and phones (e.g. landline phones, cordless phones). This category does not cover computer, TVs or cameras. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Smartphones and accessories (e.g. smartphone devices, refurbished and pre-owned phones, smartphone cases)
  • Smartwatches (e.g. smartwatch devices, wristbands and straps)
  • Phones (e.g. landline phones, cordless phones)

Out-of-scope

  • Computer
  • TVs
  • Cameras
  • Headphones
  • Loudspeakers
  • Printers
  • Game consoles