Amazon has announced that its low‑cost e‑commerce service, Amazon Bazaar, will expand to 14 additional markets, including Nigeria. The move is designed to intensify competition with Chinese rivals such as Shein and Temu in the global market for ultra‑cheap goods. Amazon Bazaar—known as Haul in the United States—offers a variety of products, from home goods to fashion items, at prices as low as $2, with the majority of items priced under $10.
The expansion follows earlier launches in Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, and will now reach markets such as Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Taiwan. This rollout is a key component of Amazon’s international growth strategy, aimed at tapping the rising demand for affordable products worldwide.
Analysts view the expansion as a crucial step in Amazon’s global outreach. “Amazon Bazaar’s expansion is an important step in Amazon’s international expansion,” said Gil Luria, an analyst at D.A. Davidson & Co. “Amazon has only entered a market when it believed it can scale up to a level where it delights consumers and builds a profitable business.” The company’s ability to offer low‑cost items while maintaining high service standards is expected to be decisive for success in these new regions.
Amazon’s international revenue continues to rise, reaching $40.9 billion in the third quarter—a 10 % increase from the same period last year. The addition of Bazaar to new markets is projected to further boost growth and heighten competition in the global e‑commerce sector. Shein and Temu, Amazon’s main competitors in the low‑price segment, are also expanding globally; Shein operates in over 160 countries, while Temu ships to at least 70.
As demand for affordable products grows, companies like Amazon, Shein, and Temu are well positioned to capitalize on the trend. With its robust logistics and fulfillment network, Amazon is poised to become a major player in the low‑cost e‑commerce market, and its expansion into new territories is likely to have a significant impact on the industry.
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