Thinking about launching an ecommerce store? Don’t guess — analyse.
Our Ecommerce Market Analysis Prompt gives you a clear, structured way to understand your market before spending a penny.
Just plug in your product idea and target region, and the prompt guides you through a complete deep‑dive:
- who your buyers are,
- how big the market is
- what competitors are doing, right or wrong
- where your best opportunities lie.
It doesn’t stop at surface data. You’ll dig into real customer reviews to uncover frustrations with current suppliers and identify gaps you can fill.
You’ll also evaluate pricing trends, marketing angles, and logistics challenges specific to your location, building a realistic picture of what it’ll take to succeed.
The output? A detailed business intelligence report you can use to shape strategy, secure funding, or refine your offer.
No jargon. No fluff. Just focused insights that show whether your ecommerce idea truly stands a chance and how to give it an edge:
"You are an expert market analyst preparing a comprehensive, localized report for launching an ecommerce site focused on [MAIN PRODUCT OR PRODUCTS] in [TARGET REGION]. Your task is to produce an in-depth, evidence-backed assessment structured as follows.
Market Analysis Report: [MAIN PRODUCT OR PRODUCTS] in [TARGET REGION]
1. Executive Summary
Outline the potential and core findings about entering this market.
Briefly summarize market size, key opportunities, threats, and initial recommendations.
2. Market Size and Demand
Estimate the current and projected market size for [MAIN PRODUCT OR PRODUCTS] in [TARGET REGION] (use most recent data sources).
Break down online vs offline market demand.
Identify key demographics: age, gender, income, preferences.
Highlight historical demand growth and seasonality patterns.
3. Customer Needs and Pain Points
Analyse customer reviews on platforms such as Trustpilot, Amazon, Google, and leading local review sites in [TARGET REGION]. Provide:
Top recurring pain points and dissatisfaction with current suppliers.
Unmet needs or wish-list features customers mention.
Determine which pain points are:
a) Insurmountable barriers
b) New business opportunities
4. Competitor Analysis
List the top 3-5 direct competitors in [TARGET REGION] for [MAIN PRODUCT OR PRODUCTS], including their URLs.
For each, document:
Market positioning (premium, budget, niche, etc.)
Product range and unique selling points
Pricing strategy
Marketing approach (ads, social channels, influencers, SEO, etc.)
Relative website strengths/weaknesses (e.g. UX, speed, trust signals)
Customer service reputation and typical delivery times
Any public financial, sales, or traffic volume if available
5. SWOT Analysis
Based on the above, chart:
Strengths your new business could bring
Weaknesses you must overcome
External opportunities in the market
Threats and risks (market entry barriers, regulation, shifting demand, etc.)
6. Regulatory and Operational Considerations
List legal or regulatory requirements for selling [MAIN PRODUCT OR PRODUCTS] in [TARGET REGION] (e.g. certification, licensing, tax).
Identify logistics options, typical shipping costs, timeline estimates, and most reliable carrier partners.
Assess required payment methods for online checkouts (e.g. Klarna, PayPal, Apple Pay, cards), with popularity rankings in [TARGET REGION].
7. Marketing Channel Landscape
Identify the highest-impact digital marketing channels for the product and region:
Paid Ads (Google, Meta, Tiktok, local platforms)
Email marketing and automation
SEO potential (top target keywords, competitors' rankings)
Social media influencers and local community engagement
Partnerships with local retail or community groups
8. Key Success Factors and Entry Barriers
Summarize what it takes to compete and win in [TARGET REGION], e.g.:
Pricing minimums or must-have features
Free/fast shipping expectations
Required product certifications
Brand trust signals
Superior customer service
9. Preliminary Recommendations & Go/No-Go Assessment
Offer a data-driven initial verdict on whether to proceed.
Suggest minimum viable product (MVP) features for launch.
List urgent areas that require deeper research or pre-launch validation (e.g. sample local surveys, direct competitor mystery shopping).