During a survey conducted in July and August 2021, more than half of global shoppers said that speed of delivery influenced their purchase decision. In contrast, 38 percent said free/discounted shipping was a consideration when making a purchase. In the United States, these factors were relevant to purchase for more than nine out of ten buyers.
Influence of delivery speed and free/discounted shipping on purchase decision in selected countries/regions worldwide in 2021
* Figures were calculated by Statista based on the information provided by the source.
** The study included 8,000 consumers worldwide, in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Israel. Each market had a minimum sample of 1,000 respondents.
To the question: "Does speed of delivery influence your purchase decision more than free/discounted shipping?"
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Outbrain. (2021). Influence of delivery speed and free/discounted shipping on purchase decision in selected countries/regions worldwide in 2021. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1271199/delivery-speed-shipping-cost-influence-purchase/
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