WHAT DO PETROL HEADS BUY ONLINE NOWADAYS?
Most of us are aware of the expansion that the local e-commerce landscape has been going through of late. For example, the number of Malaysian rural and community businesses participating as Shopee Marketplace sellers has increased 7.5-fold since January 2020 till March 2022. Meanwhile, more and more Malaysian shoppers are purchasing items online for products that they would usually look for in a physical shop. This includes, among other things, car and motorcycle parts and accessories. So, what exactly do petrol heads mostly spend online? Here’s a glimpse into the top selling items from January 2022 till April 2022 on Auto Mall, a one-stop centre on Shopee for automotive products, knowledge, deals and more. Auto Mall product No. of units sold from Jan 2022 - Apr 2022 Car tissue box holder >79,000 Car and motor engine oil >69,000 Batteries >26,000 Motorcycle tyres