* Buyers who have shopped online in the past year and bought from a brand or retailer based outside of their country.
To answer the question posed on the survey, respondents could choose up to three reasons. This statistic only shows the top-three reasons given.
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Reasons for shopping online from abroad in the U.S. 2022
Online shoppers in the United States mainly bought online from abroad because the price was more affordable, according to a **** survey. This was the top reason chosen, with almost half of respondents. The wide variety of items offered by the brand came in second, with ** percent. The third most common purchase factor was the product's quality. Canadian cross-border shoppers, in turn, were more concerned about shipping costs.
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