Lebanese delivery apps eye growth in grocery e-commerce
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by Lauren Holtmeier October 8, 2019

written by Lauren Holtmeier October 8, 2019

In 2019, it seems almost any consumer good can be delivered to your door in Lebanon through a quick phone call, WhatsApp, or click online. E-commerce has been available in Lebanon since at least 2000, when the Buy Lebanese website went live in November that year. In the MENA region, the e-commerce market reached $8.3 billion in 2017, with an average annual growth rate of 25 percent over the preceding three years. Yet, the vast majority—over 87 percent—of that market is accounted for by the GCC (the UAE and Saudi Arabia in particular) and Egypt, with the Lebanese market seemingly resistant to the move online. Quantifying the size of the e-commerce market in Lebanon is difficult. To Executive’s knowledge there have been no Lebanon-specific studies on the sector, and little done by way of research of e-commerce in the MENA region as a whole. One study “E-commerce in MENA: Opportunity

Lauren Holtmeier

Lauren is a seasoned journalist and international affairs professional with a strong background in the Middle East. With a Master's in International Affairs and a career spanning roles at renowned media outlets and conducting research at universities and NGOs, She covered major geopolitical events and crises, interviewed multiple CEOs and government officials, and managed editorial teams including an international network of freelancers. Her in-depth research on geopolitical and economic trends have informed nuanced reporting on the region. Making complex subjects accessible is the primary goal of my reporting, which she took care to ground in the practicalities of how economic turbulence affects everyday life.

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