Belgians reluctant online shoppers

Only 18 percent of Belgians with an internet connection have made an online purchase in the past year – significantly less than in neighbouring countries, De Tijd reports. In the Netherlands – one of the busiest e-commerce territories – the figure is 37 percent. Germany and France follow, with 32 and 28 percent respectively. The figures were released by the Consumer Barometer, for which a sample of 2,500 people are surveyed in each country. The findings show that Belgians have less trust in online purchasing than their neighbours. For most Belgian shops, online sales represent only 5 percent of turnover.