Main reasons to buy groceries online in the UK 2022, by age

Published by Statista Research Department, Sep 23, 2024
A survey conducted in 2022 revealed that almost half (49 percent) of shoppers aged 55 to 64 in the United Kingdom bought their groceries online to avoid going to the store, likely to avoid crowds and the risk of COVID-19 infections. Additionally, 44 percent of 25 to 24-year-old UK consumers shopped online for groceries when they had no time for a trip to the store.

Reasons to purchase groceries online in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2022, by age group

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Release date

June 2022

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

March to June 2022

Number of respondents

1,521 respondents

Age group

16-65 years

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To the question: "Which of the following situations apply to you? 'I order groceries online...'"

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