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Not So Happy Holidays in Hong Kong and Taiwan?

Ecommerce Market Trends Reveal Mixed Results

As winter winds blew in Hong Kong and Taiwan, consumer demand for ecommerce websites picked up momentum. However, like the frosty air, rising inflation chilled revenue for most industries.

Our Consumer & Market Insights team analyzed the industry’s holiday trends and identified the following highlights:

  • Investing in referral, paid search, and display ads traffic resulted in big wins for momoshop.com.tw, which utilized seasonal keyword searches to attract both new and returning users.
  • Seasonal keyword spikes for Jewelry & Apparel and Video Game Consoles & Accessories highlighted how consumer demand drives traffic to ecommerce websites.
  • Hong Kong saw an eclectic set of sectors grow in excess of 10% year-over-year (YoY), such as Beauty & Cosmetics (+34%), Pet Food & Supplies (+14%), and Video Game Consoles & Accessories (+10%).
  • In contrast, Taiwan saw many ecommerce sectors diminish in size YoY, signaling cost-conscious spending in light of inflation.

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