Market Overview:
The global price comparison websites (PCWs) market is expected to grow from USD XX million in 2018 to USD XX million by 2030, at a CAGR of X.X%. The growth of the PCWs market can be attributed to the increasing adoption of online shopping and the growing demand for price comparison services. The retail products segment is expected to account for the largest share of the PCWs market in 2018. This segment includes products such as apparel, cosmetics, food & beverages, and home appliances. The electronic products segment is projected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. This can be attributed to the increasing demand for electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, and tablets. In terms of region, North America is estimated to hold the largest share of the PCWs market in 2018 followed by Europe and Asia Pacific respectively.
Product Definition:
Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) allow users to compare the prices of products and services from different sellers. PCWs are important because they allow consumers to find the best deals on products and services.
Retail Products:
Retail products, it's usage and growth factor in price comparison websites (PCWs) market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product Type (Automotive Products, Consumer Electronics), By Region And Segment Forecasts To 2020 -> The global retail products, it's usage and growth factor in price comparison websites market size was valued at USD 3.86 billion in 2013. Increasing internet penetration along with the growing use of online shopping portals is expected to drive demand over the next six years.
Electronic Products:
Electronic products and it's usage in price comparison websites (PCWs) market is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period. The electronic products industry has been witnessing rapid changes over the past few years, owing to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements and economic developments across several nations. Price comparison websites (PCWs) are widely used by customers for price-related research before purchasing an item online.
Application Insights:
The Customers segment held the largest market share of over 60% in 2017. The PCW helps customers to compare prices from different sellers and buy the product at a lowest price. On the basis of application, the global price comparison websites (PCWs) market is segmented into customers, retailers and others. The other applications include consumer protection & education and brand promotion & advertising among others.
The customer-based pricing strategy has been gaining popularity with e-commerce players as well as traditional retail stores across countries globally due to its ease of use while purchasing products online or offline respectively. Moreover, this method helps consumers to compare prices before buying an item even when it is sold by a private seller or person who sells through his/her own store rather than a branded store selling under their own brand name which saves time while shopping as compared to other methods such as negotiating directly with the seller or going to meet him/herself personally at that place for finalizing payment etc.
Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific dominated the global market in 2017. The region is expected to maintain its lead throughout the forecast period owing to increasing internet penetration and rapid development of e-commerce industry. Furthermore, favorable government initiatives such as “Make in India†campaign by Indian government are expected to create ample growth opportunities for electronic products manufacturers across the country, thereby driving regional growth over the forecast period.
North America is projected to be one of the fastest-growing regions during the same period owing to growing consumer awareness regarding product quality & safety coupled with rising disposable income levels among consumers. Moreover, presence of major key players such as Amazon and Walmart has strengthened retail distribution channel which will drive demand further over next eight years.
Europe was valued at USD X billion in 2017.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing internet penetration and smartphone users in developing countries
- Rising awareness about the benefits of price comparison among consumers
- Proliferation of digital channels (such as social media, mobile apps, etc.) that drive traffic to PCWs
- Growing demand for cost-effective and time-saving solutions among consumers
- Emergence of new players in the market
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Research Report
By Type
Retail Products, Electronic Products, Other
By Application
Customers, Retailers
By Companies
Google Shopping, Coupons, BizRate, ShopAtHome, SlickDeals, NexTag, Woot, Shop, ShopLocal, DealNews, Amazon, CamelCamelCamel, Yahoo Shopping, PriceGrabber, Become, PriceRunner, PrinceOye, Shopzilla, Pronto, Shopping.com, Idealo, PriceChecker, PriceSpy
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
209
Number of Tables & Figures
147
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Report Segments:
The global Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Retail Products, Electronic Products, Other
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Customers, Retailers
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Google Shopping
- Coupons
- BizRate
- ShopAtHome
- SlickDeals
- NexTag
- Woot
- Shop
- ShopLocal
- DealNews
- Amazon
- CamelCamelCamel
- Yahoo Shopping
- PriceGrabber
- Become
- PriceRunner
- PrinceOye
- Shopzilla
- Pronto
- Shopping.com
- Idealo
- PriceChecker
- PriceSpy
Highlights of The Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Retail Products
- Electronic Products
- Other
- By Application:
- Customers
- Retailers
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Price comparison websites (PCWs) are Websites that allow users to compare prices of products and services. PCWs can be found online, as well as in app stores and on mobile devices.
Some of the key players operating in the price comparison websites (pcws) market are Google Shopping, Coupons, BizRate, ShopAtHome, SlickDeals, NexTag, Woot, Shop, ShopLocal, DealNews, Amazon, CamelCamelCamel, Yahoo Shopping, PriceGrabber, Become, PriceRunner, PrinceOye, Shopzilla, Pronto, Shopping.com, Idealo, PriceChecker, PriceSpy.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Overview 4.1 Introduction 4.1.1 Market Taxonomy 4.1.2 Market Definition 4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth 4.2 Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Dynamics 4.2.1 Market Drivers 4.2.2 Market Restraints 4.2.3 Market Opportunity 4.3 Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market - Supply Chain Analysis 4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers 4.3.2 List of Key Distributors 4.3.3 List of Key Consumers 4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers 4.4.3 Threat of Substitution 4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants 4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry 4.5 Global Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028 4.5.1 Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth 4.5.2 Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Retail Products
5.2.2 Electronic Products
5.2.3 Other
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Customers
6.2.2 Retailers
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Retail Products
9.6.2 Electronic Products
9.6.3 Other
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Customers
9.10.2 Retailers
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Retail Products
10.6.2 Electronic Products
10.6.3 Other
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Customers
10.10.2 Retailers
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Retail Products
11.6.2 Electronic Products
11.6.3 Other
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Customers
11.10.2 Retailers
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Retail Products
12.6.2 Electronic Products
12.6.3 Other
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Customers
12.10.2 Retailers
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Retail Products
13.6.2 Electronic Products
13.6.3 Other
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Customers
13.10.2 Retailers
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Google Shopping
14.3.2 Coupons
14.3.3 BizRate
14.3.4 ShopAtHome
14.3.5 SlickDeals
14.3.6 NexTag
14.3.7 Woot
14.3.8 Shop
14.3.9 ShopLocal
14.3.10 DealNews
14.3.11 Amazon
14.3.12 CamelCamelCamel
14.3.13 Yahoo Shopping
14.3.14 PriceGrabber
14.3.15 Become
14.3.16 PriceRunner
14.3.17 PrinceOye
14.3.18 Shopzilla
14.3.19 Pronto
14.3.20 Shopping.com
14.3.21 Idealo
14.3.22 PriceChecker
14.3.23 PriceSpy