EU de minimis 2026: Will Temu & Shein Slow Down?
The EU ends the €150 de minimis exemption in 2026. Retailers expect fairer competition – but experts say Temu and Shein will adapt. What changes now?
The EU ends the €150 de minimis exemption in 2026. Retailers expect fairer competition – but experts say Temu and Shein will adapt. What changes now?
The European Commission and EU member states have agreed to scrap the €150 “de minimis” import threshold as early as Q1 2026, accelerating action against some 4.6 billion small parcels (91 % of them from China) flooding European markets. The reform targets low‑cost seller models on platforms like Shein and Temu – and signals a major shift for marketplace‑logistics and cross‑border merchants.
The Chinese online e-commerce platform Temu doubled its pre-tax profits in its EU operations. The platform is reaching $120 million, according to its financial statement – despite having just eight employees. Their profits increased 171% in 2024, compared with $44.1 million the year before.
Zalando has officially entered the Portuguese market to strengthen its position as Europe’s leading fashion and lifestyle platform. This move brings the company’s total footprint to over 25 markets. Portugal is one of Southern Europe’s fastest-growing e-commerce markets, driven by high smartphone penetration, rapid digital adoption and a growing appetite for international fashion brands.
The Marketplace Country Quadrant Switzerland lists the 24 most important players: Local heroes such as Digitec Galaxus and Ricardo, but also international players such as Amazon, eBay and Temu.
OpenAI is rolling out a native checkout in ChatGPT, letting users in the U.S. buy products without ever leaving the chat. The first integrations are with Etsy and Shopify sellers. Users can see product options, select variants, and complete the purchase directly in the interface. It’s a first step toward what some call “agentic commerce” – where AI handles not just discovery, but also transactions.
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OnBuy is expanding into 12 European countries, including Germany, France, Spain, and Italy. The platform is currently the fastest-growing in the UK, driven by its unique cashback system that generates a repeat purchase rate of over 50%.
At its Seller Conference Accelerate, Amazon introduced a new Agentic AI designed to independently develop and execute strategies. The enhanced Seller Assistant will automatically warn sellers about potential overstock fees, suggest price adjustments, optimize inventory levels.
Starting today, September 15, local retailers in Switzerland can sell their products via Temu.
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