
Report on Asia-Pacific Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Markets 2022
CIO Review APAC | Sunday, February 28, 2021

According to the Q4 2021 BNPL Survey, the BNPL payment industry in the region is expected to grow by 61.5percent on an annual basis to reach USD 133,696.8 million in 2022
FREMONT, CA: In the Asia Pacific, the BNPL payment industry has had considerable growth over the last four quarters, owing to growing e-commerce penetration as well as the impact of the economic downturn induced by the Covid-19 epidemic. The BNPL industry's medium to long-term growth story in the Asia Pacific remains solid. The usage of BNPL payments is predicted to increase significantly throughout the forecast period, with a CAGR of 33.3 percent between 2022 and 2028. By 2028, the BNPL Gross Merchandise Value will have increased from USD 82,806.9 million in 2021 to USD 749,226.9.
In the Asia-Pacific area, the buy now, pay later (BNPL) market has grown significantly in the recent four to six quarters. The world's leading BNPL enterprises are based in Asia. BNPL payment alternatives were in high demand in countries including Australia, India, China, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia during this time. The demand and market growth are mostly driven by a large young population. According to the publisher, the region will likely draw further investment in the short to medium term as demand for BNPL grows.
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In this region, Australia is one of the most important BNPL markets. Consumers are increasingly turning to BNPL services, owing to interest-free deferred payment options, and the business has seen significant expansion in the country. The sector is likely to attract greater investment opportunities in the short to medium term, thanks to a favourable legislative framework and the presence of the world's leading BNPL businesses.
In the coming four to six quarters, the publisher anticipates more B2B partnerships and niche-focused BNPL solutions. For example, the use of BNPL installment payment solutions in the healthcare business is on the rise. While there is still plenty of potential in the region for both current and new BNPL providers, any regulatory changes are likely to have an influence on the segment's explosive expansion in recent years.
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