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E-commerce and digital transformation in Spain and Latin Am

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Digital transformation and e-commerce trends are evolving continue to evolve across Latin America and Spain, characterized by changing consumer behaviors and increased technological integration. Spain. In Latin America, social media has become a primary driver for drives commerce, with 80% of Guatemalan consumers in Guatemala making purchases purchasing via social platforms. In Mexico, despite significant e-commerce revenue, platforms, while Mexico faces a digital gap persists as many companies still rely on paper for formalizing contracts. Consumers in the region are also fragmenting into specific profiles, such as ‘defensive’ buyers and ‘optimizers’ who utilize platforms like TikTok for research. contract formalization. In Spain, the digital ecosystem has transitioned from accelerated growth into entered a period of consolidation, consolidation with 27 million users. Recent data shows that 59.6% of Following a record-breaking 2025 where turnover reached 114.8 billion euros, the population aged 16 sector maintained momentum into 2026. In the first quarter of 2026, e-commerce revenue grew by 15.1%, totaling 29,643 million euros, according to 74 purchased goods online in 2025, representing a 2.9 percentage point increase from the previous year. The National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC) reported that e-commerce turnover reached 114.8 billion euros in 2025, a 20.6% increase (CNMC). Transaction volume also rose, with over the prior year. Since 2019, the sector has seen 549 million operations recorded in that quarter, a cumulative 16% increase of 135%. Technological advancements year-over-year. Sector drivers in automation and artificial intelligence are enabling 24/7 business models to meet demands Spain include travel, which accounted for immediacy. This includes the rise 8.7% of autonomous physical stores using digital identification billing, and cameras. air transport at 6.4%. Gambling and betting led in transaction volume at 9.9% due to high-frequency, low-value purchases. While domestic growth is strong, Spanish consumers directed 16,604 million euros toward international platforms in early 2026. Consumer behavior is increasingly multi-channel, with a strong preference for mobile shopping. While remains multi-channel and mobile-centric. Key segments include fashion, travel, and footwear drive sales, footwear, alongside a significant home decor and furniture are significant segments, with market where 45% to 50% of online shoppers purchasing home-related items. participate. Trends such as flash sales and online home renovation platforms are gaining popularity, with brands like Ikea, Roca, Westwing, and Kave playing notable roles. Some traditional retailers, such as Habitat, have transitioned completed transitions to online-only models following physical store closures.

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