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With a market cap of approximately 12.57 billion U.S. dollars, REA Group was the world's leading online classifieds as of June 2023. Coming in second place U.S.-based company was Willow, with a market cap of about 11.69 billion dollars, followed by the Norwegian company Adevinta.

The global classified platform market is expected to witness USD 12.2 billion in 2025 and USD 38.7 billion by 2035, at a significant CAGR of 12.4% during the forecast period.

Metrics	Values
Industry Size (2025E)	USD 12.2 billion
Industry Value (2035F)	USD 38.7 billion
CAGR (2025 to 2035)	12.4%

Contract & Deals Analysis

Company	Craigslist
Contract/Development Details	Craigslist secured a multi-year contract with a regional real estate firm to integrate AI-driven classified listing solutions, enhancing property search and lead generation.
Date	March 15, 2024
Contract Value (USD Million)	Approximately USD 50 - USD 60
Estimated Renewal Period	4 years

Company	OLX Group
Contract/Development Details	OLX entered into an agreement with a global automotive marketplace to provide data-driven classified ad optimization and fraud detection tools for vehicle listings.
Date	July 22, 2024
Contract Value (USD Million)	Approximately USD 60 - USD 70
Estimated Renewal Period	5 years

Company	Facebook Marketplace
Contract/Development Details	Facebook expanded its classified platform offerings through a strategic partnership with an e-commerce company, focusing on AI-powered product recommendations and transaction security.
Date	October 10, 2024
Contract Value (USD Million)	Approximately USD 80 - USD 90
Estimated Renewal Period	6 years

Company	eBay Classifieds
Contract/Development Details	eBay announced a collaboration with a major recruitment agency to enhance job classifieds with automated matching algorithms and verified employer credentials.
Date	January 5, 2025
Contract Value (USD Million)	Approximately USD 70 - USD 80
Estimated Renewal Period	5 years

Country-Wise Outlook

Countries	CAGR (%) (2025 to 2035)
USA	9.5%
China	10.1%
Germany	8.7%
Japan	8.9%
India	10.5%
Australia	8.4%

Competitive Outlook

Company Name	Estimated Industry Share (%)
Craigslist	20-25%
Facebook Marketplace	15-20%
eBay Classifieds	10-15%
OLX Group	8-12%
Gumtree	5-10%
Letgo	4-8%
Other Companies (combined)	30-38%