E-commerce site Shopee conducted a survey among 3,000 Filipinos to understand shopper behaviors and the reasons they choose to shop online.

About 42% of respondents said they are encouraged to purchase online because of the enticing deals and prices. Shopee also found that there is an emerging segment of consumers who prioritize shopping from their favored brands online. More than half of these brand lovers are around 25 years old, showing how brand loyalty is becoming key to the online shopping experience for younger demographics.

“As more Filipinos go online to fulfill their shopping needs, we are also seeing more diverse preferences and shopping habits emerge,” said Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines. “This is why we consistently listen to our users’ feedback and improve our features, services, and products to serve their needs. Our 7.7 Mid-Year Sale is no different and comes packed with highlights such as the Payday Sale, ShopeePay Day, and other exciting promotions to deliver more value, variety, and fun to all shoppers.”

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Based on the survey, the four types of Filipino online shoppers are:

1) The Sulit Shopper: Decisive shoppers who hunt for the best deals

The survey found that 42% of respondents are Sulit Shoppers. They prioritize finding the best deals and prices before making any online purchase. These shoppers are patient and take the time to research products, but act quickly when they discover deals they like.

Key characteristics:

Key characteristics:

• Decisive buying: 66% browse a maximum of just five items before making a purchase
• Deals seeking: 62% don’t typically plan purchases in advance — they shop whenever they see big discounts on products they’re eyeing
• Regular shopping: Half of them buy something online at least twice a month

Sulit Shoppers can look forward to 7.7 Mid-Year Sale, which offers non-stop deals and discounts. They can save money on shipping, get discounts, and claim cashback at the Vouchers Sale on July 6. During the 7.7 period, they can also tap on the Vouchers button on the Shopee homepage for one-stop access to the best deals.

2) The Shop-and-Go Consumer: Shoppers who enjoy the convenience of delivery to their doorstep

For many Filipinos, online shopping’s main draw is convenience with 17% of shoppers surveyed turn to online shopping for ease and safety. More than half of the shoppers in this community are 30 years old. They know what they want to buy and do not necessarily spend extra time on the app, but will often make impulse purchases if they stumble upon good deals.

Key characteristics:

• Quick decision-making: 64% browse through a maximum of five listings before they find what they’re looking for
• Proactive shopping: Almost one in two do their own research on products by either searching online or chatting with sellers
• Frequent shopping: 45% shop online twice a month on average

Shop-and-Go Consumers can take advantage of Free Shipping on Shopee’s home page. They will also appreciate the convenience of ShopeePay, Shopee’s built-in e-wallet. On ShopeePay Day on July 1, they can enjoy ShopeePay-exclusive rewards, such as free shipping, cashback, and P1 deals.

3) The Budol Shopper: Window shoppers who can also be spontaneous buyers

Making up 14% of respondents, the Budol Shopper refers to window shoppers who value variety and choice of products. Compared to the Sulit Shoppers, Budol Shoppers browses as many items as they can and they are also more likely to spontaneously check out a product they liked.

Key characteristics:

• Impulsive buying: 63% will buy an item because they felt like doing so at the moment
• Frequent browsing: 27% of window shoppers usually browse up to 15 items before each purchase

This 7.7, Budol Shoppers can window shop for as long they like across Shopee’s themed days such as Kids & Babies Sale on June 26, and Apparel & Shoes Sale on June 27. Each sale offers a huge selection of discounted products from popular categories.

4) The Suki Buyer: Shoppers who have a good eye for brands

Suki Buyers make up 12% of respondents, and they shop online because they can find their favorite brands easily. Unlike Sulit Shoppers, shoppers who prioritize finding the best value, brand fans are less price-sensitive. Instead, they value having a large variety of brands to choose from, as well as accessing perks and loyalty points from brands they follow.

Key characteristics:

• Regular shopping from brands: 62% of them purchase from their favorite brands as frequently as twice a month
• Brand familiarity: About 1 in 4 follow their favorite brands on social media in order to stay informed of latest product launches

Suki Buyers will enjoy the Vivo Super Brand Day on June 27-28 and Olay Super Brand Day on June 28-30, which all will offer exclusive deals from well-loved brands on Shopee Mall. Suki Buyers can also get exclusive perks from their favorite brands, such as 30% off vouchers, at the Shopee Mall Sale on June 29.