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Markthal Rotterdam

Markthal is one of the most iconic destinations in Rotterdam, Netherlands. With a wide variety of food stalls, restaurants, and specialty shops, it attracts millions of visitors each year. The market offers both local delicacies and international flavors, making it a popular spot for shopping, dining, and leisure.

In our analysis, we looked at visitor data for June 2025. This included identifying the busiest days and hours, as well as examining mobility data to understand where visitors come from and what types of customers they are.

Key Takeaways | Audience Analysis for De Markthal, Rotterdam

What are the busiest days and hours in the mall according to this footfall data analysis?

Promotions and in-store engagement should be focused during lunch (11:00?13:00) and dinner (18:00?20:00) on Mondays and Wednesdays, when footfall is highest.

What type of customers are mostly visiting the mall?

The key target audiences are: Rising Professionals (convenience, trends, digital engagement), Trendsetters (novelty, experiences, lifestyle-oriented), and Mature Independent Spirits (quality, authenticity, leisurely exploration).

What is the average visit duration in the mall?

The analysis shows longer dwell times, which should be leveraged to encourage multi-purchase behavior, product sampling, food pairings, and experiential offerings that invite exploration throughout the market.

What is the catchment area according to mobile traffic data?

The mall should prioritize visitors from Zuid-Holland and nearby Dutch provinces, emphasizing local specialties and regionally relevant campaigns.

Visitor Trends & Footfall Data

We start by analyzing the busiest days and hours. Looking at the analysis, we see that Wednesday and Monday are the busiest days, with peak hours occurring during lunch and dinner times, between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Around these days and times, promotions and campaigns will reach the largest number of visitors.

Looking at the analysis, we see that Wednesday and Monday are the busiest days, with peak hours occurring during lunch and dinner times, between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
Busiest Days | Top 3
Day% of Total Detections
Wednesday20.84%
Monday16.81%
Saturday13.84%
Busiest Hours | Top 3
Hour% of Total Detections
1325.39%
1221.99%
1816.45%

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Dwell Time Analysis

Visitors to Markthal tend to spend a significant amount of time at the market. From Monday to Friday, around 63-66% of visits are extended, while a smaller share of visitors have very brief or brief visits. On weekends, dwell timesWhat are Dwell Times?
Dwell time in a visitation report refers to the amount of time a visitor spends at a location or specific point of interest during their visit. It shows how long people stay in one place before moving on to another area or leaving.
are even longer, with Saturday seeing 75% extended visits and Sunday around 69%, indicating that visitors take more time to explore, shop, and enjoy meals during their visits.

Dwell Times - Wednesday
Dwell Time% of Total Detections
Very Brief27.75%
Brief5.29%
Moderate3.08%
Extended63.88%
Dwell Times - Saturday
Dwell Time% of Total Detections
Very Brief5.31%
Brief10.2%
Moderate8.98%
Extended75.51%

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Mobility Data Insights

Most visitors to Markthal in Rotterdam come from Zuid-Holland (77%), with smaller shares from Noord-Brabant, Gelderland, Noord-Holland, Zeeland, and Utrecht, as well as a few from neighboring Belgium and Germany. The market's catchment area is therefore mainly local, with some reach into nearby provinces and limited international visitors.

Visits by Postal Code | Top 5
Postal Code% of Total Detections
301111.48%
30124.92%
31924.1%
29922.46%
31622.46%

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Audience Profile & Retail Analytics

By identifying the origins of our visitors, we can effectively integrate this information with our existing demographic and consumer data. This powerful combination allows us to construct a clear visitor profile for De Markthal. Our analysis shows a significant overrepresentation of the following key audiences:

Rising Professionals

18.49%

Audience Profiles | Top 3
Audience% of Total Detections
Rising Professionals18.49%
Trendsetters15.97%
Mature Independent Spirits12.61%

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Audience Insights: Learn who visits your location(s) with demographics, interests, and more.

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