The European marketplace strategy guide

Discover top European marketplaces and strategies to scale profitably. Learn key growth opportunities, local preferences, and operational tips for successful marketplace expansion.
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Find your European marketplace edge

Where will your next wave of growth come from?

 

It’s unlikely to come from just one marketplace or channel. Today’s buyers shop across multiple platforms: many of which are local, niche, or invitation-only. And many of them fly under the radar.

 

In Europe’s diverse ecommerce landscape, understanding regional behaviors and marketplace dynamics is key to scaling profitably.

 

This guide explores how to:

  • Identify growth opportunities across both mature and emerging markets

  • Navigate local preferences and market fits

  • Build a channel mix tailored to your brand and audience

  • Avoid common pitfalls with marketplace onboarding and operations

 

Key topics covered:

🔎 Know the size of the prize

Understand how big the opportunity really is, especially in fast-growing regions like Eastern and Southern Europe. Ecommerce penetration is rising fast - are you in position to benefit?

 

🛒 The Top 20 marketplaces in Europe

We break down the top channels to consider - who shops there, what sells, how they fulfill, and what margins to expect. Discover both household names and hidden gems.

 

 📈 Strategy First: 7 winning tactics

Without a well functioning back-end, you're going to run into A LOT of issues. Find out how to set yourself up for success.

Ready to grow in Europe?

Marketplace adoption is accelerating across Europe, and first-mover advantage is still within reach.

 

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