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Hamdam Homidov TSUE 0009-0004-7439-3078

E-commerce and consumer behavior

Online shopping trends in Central Asia

Published date 23.06.2026
Journal Issue Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026) Startups and Innovation Ecosystem
Pages 32-40
DOI 10.5281/zenodo.20796263
Section Ilmiy maqolalar
Article language uz
License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Abstract

The rapid growth of online shopping in Central Asia has attracted considerable attention from market observers. Between 2023 and 2024, the regional e-commerce market expanded by approximately 32%, significantly exceeding the global average growth rate. This article examines not only the quantitative indicators of market growth but also the psychological factors influencing consumer behavior, including the motivations and barriers associated with online purchasing and the development of trust in digital platforms. The study focuses on Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan and is based on recent market data and academic literature.

Keywords

e-commerce Central Asia consumer behavior Kazakhstan Uzbekistan digital payments online shopping online retail logistics consumer trust mobile commerce m-commerce electronic commerce cross-border e-commerce digital marketplace payment systems customer satisfaction purchase intention digital economy retail technology

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Homidov H. (2026). E-commerce and consumer behavior. TDIU Iqtisodiyot va Innovatsiyalar Jurnali, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026) Startups and Innovation Ecosystem, p.. 32-40. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20796263