If you’re thinking about turning your online store into a full-time business, or you’re just wondering how much money an online store could bring in, then you might be interested to hear that e-commerce sales in Namibia have gone up by 8% over the last year! In fact, according to the Namibian Business Chamber, they predict that e-commerce will make up 12% of Namibia’s total retail sales by 2021 – so there’s no better time to get started than right now! But where should you start? Where are all the customers?

The online market in Namibia

Most people have heard of e-commerce and know that it’s possible to make a good amount of money off of it. But how much are we talking about here? The amount varies depending on the type of online store you are running and what country you’re operating out of. To get a better understanding, let’s look at some numbers.

What types of products sell well online in Namibia?

A lot of products sell well online in Namibia, but some are more popular than others. Popular items include fashion, beauty and make-up, phones, laptops, tablets, books and jewellery.

How much do eCommerce websites make in Namibia?

This is a difficult question to answer as there are so many factors that go into the profitability of an eCommerce site. However, if you look at a few of the factors that affect profitability, you can get an idea of how much money you could make. The first factor is what you’re selling and who your target market is. You want to sell something people will be interested in buying, while also targeting buyers who are likely to spend money on it. Many e-commerce sites in Namibia rake at least N75,000 a month.