Bahrain E-commerce Market
Explore 2.0k verified e-commerce stores in the Bahrain. Compare platforms, categories, PSP/carrier signals, available contacts, and merchant-size segments.
Scanned from 300M+ domains. 3.1k with e-commerce signals. 2.0k verified as active stores.
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· · Next full refresh: June 2026
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
WooCommerce stores with 40.7% of stores with physical delivery (802 stores) , followed by Shopify (33.6%) and Custom (17.3%) .
Note: This distribution covers only stores selling physical products with active shopping carts and physical product shipping. Digital products, services, and non-transactional sites are excluded. All stores are verified by our proprietary AI model to ensure accurate e-commerce classification.
Top 10 Platforms (Physical Delivery)
802 stores
662 stores
340 stores
63 stores
34 stores
31 stores
19 stores
7 stores
7 stores
4 stores
Visual Distribution
802 stores
662 stores
340 stores
63 stores
34 stores
31 stores
19 stores
7 stores
7 stores
4 stores
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 802 | 40.73% |
| Shopify | 662 | 33.62% |
| Custom | 340 | 17.27% |
| OpenCart | 63 | 3.20% |
| Wix eCommerce | 34 | 1.73% |
| Magento | 31 | 1.57% |
| Zid | 19 | 0.96% |
| Active IT Zone Core | 7 | 0.36% |
| PrestaShop | 7 | 0.36% |
| nopCommerce | 4 | 0.20% |
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All Stores Distribution
WooCommerce holds 56.2% share of all Bahrain e-commerce stores (1,660) , with Shopify at 23.3% and Custom at 11.5% (May 2026) .
Note: This broader view includes all domains where e-commerce signals were detected, useful for lead generation and competitive analysis. Some may be inactive or non-transactional. For verified active stores, see the default view above.
Top 10 Platforms (All Stores)
1,660 stores
687 stores
340 stores
69 stores
123 stores
34 stores
20 stores
8 stores
7 stores
4 stores
Visual Distribution
1,660 stores
687 stores
340 stores
69 stores
123 stores
34 stores
20 stores
8 stores
7 stores
4 stores
| Platform | Total Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 1660 | 56.23% |
| Shopify | 687 | 23.27% |
| Custom | 340 | 11.52% |
| OpenCart | 69 | 2.34% |
| Wix eCommerce | 123 | 4.17% |
| Magento | 34 | 1.15% |
| Zid | 20 | 0.68% |
| Active IT Zone Core | 8 | 0.27% |
| PrestaShop | 7 | 0.24% |
| nopCommerce | 4 | 0.14% |
Categories Distribution
Health & Beauty stores with 28.7% of all stores (502 stores) , followed by Clothing & Accessories (16.7%) and Food & Beverages (11.8%) .
Base: 1,749 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (87.3% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
502 stores
292 stores
207 stores
135 stores
109 stores
107 stores
66 stores
62 stores
60 stores
42 stores
Visual Distribution
502 stores
292 stores
207 stores
135 stores
109 stores
107 stores
66 stores
62 stores
60 stores
42 stores
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Beauty | 502 | 28.70% |
| Clothing & Accessories | 292 | 16.70% |
| Food & Beverages | 207 | 11.84% |
| Electronics & Technology | 135 | 7.72% |
| Jewelry & Watches | 109 | 6.23% |
| Home & Garden | 107 | 6.12% |
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 66 | 3.77% |
| Gifts & Special Occasions | 62 | 3.54% |
| Toys & Games | 60 | 3.43% |
| Furniture & Home Decor | 42 | 2.40% |
Payment Providers Distribution
MasterCard stores with 20.6% among AI-verified physical stores (47 stores) , followed by PayPal (19.7%) and Apple Pay (15.8%) .
Base: 150 AI-verified physical stores with detectable payment providers (7.5% coverage of all stores). Percentages show share of detected provider instances (stores may use multiple providers).
Detected from checkout/payment scripts and provider tags; off-site/manual payments excluded where undetectable.
Top 10 Payment Providers
47 stores
45 stores
36 stores
29 stores
22 stores
17 stores
8 stores
8 stores
6 stores
4 stores
Visual Distribution
47 stores
45 stores
36 stores
29 stores
22 stores
17 stores
8 stores
8 stores
6 stores
4 stores
| Payment Provider | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| MasterCard | 47 | 20.61% |
| PayPal | 45 | 19.74% |
| Apple Pay | 36 | 15.79% |
| American Express | 29 | 12.72% |
| Stripe Connect | 22 | 9.65% |
| Bolt | 17 | 7.46% |
| VISA | 8 | 3.51% |
| Google Pay | 8 | 3.51% |
| JCB | 6 | 2.63% |
| Mada | 4 | 1.75% |
Shipping Carriers Distribution
DHL stores with 27.2% among AI-verified physical stores (37 stores) , followed by Aramex (17.6%) and UPS (15.4%) .
Base: 92 AI-verified physical stores with detectable shipping carriers (4.6% coverage of all stores). Percentages show share of detected carrier instances (stores may use multiple carriers).
Detected from checkout/shipping pages and shipment widgets; cross-border carriers included where visible.
Top 10 Shipping Carriers
Visual Distribution
37 stores
24 stores
21 stores
18 stores
8 stores
7 stores
6 stores
2 stores
2 stores
2 stores
| Shipping Carrier | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| DHL | 37 | 27.21% |
| Aramex | 24 | 17.65% |
| UPS | 21 | 15.44% |
| FedEx | 18 | 13.24% |
| Hermes | 8 | 5.88% |
| USPS | 7 | 5.15% |
| Speedy | 6 | 4.41% |
| CBL | 2 | 1.47% |
| Fetchr | 2 | 1.47% |
| GLS | 2 | 1.47% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 436 new stores were launched in Bahrain , with the highest activity in 2026-04 (15 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
15 stores launched
36 stores launched
29 stores launched
44 stores launched
35 stores launched
39 stores launched
38 stores launched
44 stores launched
45 stores launched
60 stores launched
36 stores launched
15 stores launched
Monthly Trend
3.4% of last 12 months
8.3% of last 12 months
6.7% of last 12 months
10.1% of last 12 months
8.0% of last 12 months
8.9% of last 12 months
8.7% of last 12 months
10.1% of last 12 months
10.3% of last 12 months
13.8% of last 12 months
8.3% of last 12 months
3.4% of last 12 months
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 15 | 3.44% |
| 2026-03 | 36 | 8.26% |
| 2026-02 | 29 | 6.65% |
| 2026-01 | 44 | 10.09% |
| 2025-12 | 35 | 8.03% |
| 2025-11 | 39 | 8.94% |
| 2025-10 | 38 | 8.72% |
| 2025-09 | 44 | 10.09% |
| 2025-08 | 45 | 10.32% |
| 2025-07 | 60 | 13.76% |
| 2025-06 | 36 | 8.26% |
| 2025-05 | 15 | 3.44% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 1,988 active stores in Bahrain are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (126 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
126 active stores
452 active stores
310 active stores
201 active stores
144 active stores
140 active stores
161 active stores
75 active stores
60 active stores
56 active stores
26 active stores
20 active stores
39 active stores
42 active stores
21 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
6.3% of tracked active stores
22.7% of tracked active stores
15.6% of tracked active stores
10.1% of tracked active stores
7.2% of tracked active stores
7.0% of tracked active stores
8.1% of tracked active stores
3.8% of tracked active stores
3.0% of tracked active stores
2.8% of tracked active stores
1.3% of tracked active stores
1.0% of tracked active stores
2.0% of tracked active stores
2.1% of tracked active stores
1.1% of tracked active stores
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 126 | 6.34% |
| 2025 | 452 | 22.74% |
| 2024 | 310 | 15.59% |
| 2023 | 201 | 10.11% |
| 2022 | 144 | 7.24% |
| 2021 | 140 | 7.04% |
| 2020 | 161 | 8.10% |
| 2019 | 75 | 3.77% |
| 2018 | 60 | 3.02% |
| 2017 | 56 | 2.82% |
| 2016 | 26 | 1.31% |
| 2015 | 20 | 1.01% |
| 2014 | 39 | 1.96% |
| 2013 | 42 | 2.11% |
| 2012 | 21 | 1.06% |
Featured Stores
A selection of notable and recently launched stores in this segment.
New Stores
Recently launched stores detected by ShopRank in the last full month.
Wix eCommerce - Health & Beauty
Custom - Food & Beverages
Shopify - Clothing & Accessories
Shopify - Health & Beauty
Shopify - Health & Beauty
Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 2.0k | 100.00% |
| Emails | 946.0 | 47.21% |
| Phones | 1.2k | 61.03% |
| Ecommerce platform | 2.0k | 100.00% |
| Couriers | 92.0 | 4.59% |
| Payment Providers | 150.0 | 7.49% |
| Categories | 1.8k | 89.72% |
| Social Media | 1.4k | 71.21% |
Coverage reflects detectability from public website analysis. Payment providers and shipping carriers are identified from checkout pages and shipping widgets. Stores using off-site payment flows or custom shipping integrations may not be detected. Actual adoption rates are higher than shown.
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Understand the Bahrain e-commerce landscape:
Analyze 2.0k verified e-commerce stores in Bahrain - technology adoption, market share, competitive positioning.
- Track Competitive Shifts
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Monitor platform migrations, technology adoption, and market share changes across Bahrain e-commerce.
- Size Your Addressable Market
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Segment stores by country, platform, category, PSP, carrier, technology, and merchant-size signals to quantify your market opportunity.
- Monitor Adoption Trends
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Identify which payment providers, shipping carriers, and platforms are gaining or losing traction.
Data Access
- Interactive search and filtering via web app
- REST API for programmatic access and automation
- Monthly data refreshes with historical tracking
Use Cases
- Competitive intelligence and market sizing
- Technology adoption and platform migration analysis
- Sales prospecting and account-based targeting
- Investment research and due diligence
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What data is included in the Bahrain e-commerce intelligence?
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We track 2.0k verified Bahrain e-commerce stores with 50+ data points per store: e-commerce platform, product counts, categories, payment providers, shipping carriers, technology stack, merchant-size signals, and available business contact fields.
- How is the data collected and how often is it updated?
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We continuously crawl 300M+ domains using proprietary web crawlers, AI classification, and technology fingerprinting. The database is refreshed monthly, so you always work with current market data.
- How do I access the data?
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Self-service plans give you instant access through our web app and REST API. You can search, filter, and segment stores interactively or integrate programmatically into your workflows. View plans →
- Can I filter by specific segments?
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Yes. You can segment by country, platform, product category, payment provider, shipping carrier, technology stack, store age, cross-border signals, and merchant-size bands. Some advanced signals are plan-gated, and the same field contract is used by the web app, exports, and API.
- Do you offer enterprise or custom licensing?
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Yes. For large-scale data needs, custom market reports, or dedicated support, contact us to discuss enterprise pricing.
Social Media Usage
Instagram stores with 36.4% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (1,330 stores) , followed by Facebook (18.9%) and TikTok (12.2%) .
Base: 1,427 stores with any detectable social profile (71.2% of all stores). Percentages show share of detected platform instances (stores may use multiple platforms).
Links and embeds detected on public pages; private/hidden profiles not counted.
Top 10 Social Platforms
1,330 stores
690 stores
446 stores
264 stores
223 stores
220 stores
176 stores
157 stores
139 stores
7 stores
Visual Distribution
1,330 stores
690 stores
446 stores
264 stores
223 stores
220 stores
176 stores
157 stores
139 stores
7 stores