eCommerce Trends India – eBay

Really cool stats from eBay India in their 2012 census.

See:http://shopping.ebay.in/census/index.php

Here is what stood out for me:

Delhi, Mumbai were followed by Jaipur as the 3rd ranked city. This beat Bangalore, which was 3rd in 2011.

Top ranked states had Maharashtra followed by Delhi

Maharashtra is selling

1. Men’s Fragrances
2. Tablets
3. Laptop Skins
4. Sewing Machines
5. Headphones

And, Exporting:

1. Gemstone Pendants
2. Decorative Crystals
3. Skirts
4. Razor Blades
5. Wrist Watch Straps

Weird that razor blades are ranked so high.

Finally, they are buying

1. Tablets
2. Data Cables
3. Men’s Fragrances
4. Indian Stamps Miniatures
5. Smart Phones

Which is consistent with every other big market. Most folks in India seem to be interested in buying smartphones

Bunch of other really interesting data here: http://shopping.ebay.in/census/pdf/eBay_Census_Guide_2012.PDF