The State of COD E-Commerce in MENA: 2026 Report
COD dropped from 41% to 20% across MENA in 4 years. But in Morocco and Algeria, it still dominates. What the next 5 years hold.
eGrow Team
April 3, 2026 · 10 min read
Cash on Delivery is shrinking fast in the Gulf but still dominates North Africa. This report breaks down the trend by country and explains why the gap is widening.
Country-by-country snapshot
- Morocco: 85% COD
- Algeria: 95% COD
- Egypt: 65% COD
- UAE: 25% COD
- Saudi Arabia: 18% COD
What the next 5 years hold
Prepaid adoption will accelerate in Gulf markets while Morocco and Algeria continue to rely heavily on COD due to low card penetration and cultural trust factors.
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