Estate Sale Curation Market Outlook

According to our latest research, the Global Estate Sale Curation market size was valued at $3.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $8.2 billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 10.1% during the forecast period of 2025–2033. One major factor propelling the growth of the estate sale curation market globally is the rapid digitalization of the auction and estate sales industry, which is transforming traditional processes and enabling broader access to curated estate assets through online platforms. This evolution not only streamlines the curation process for both buyers and sellers but also enhances transparency, efficiency, and reach, thereby attracting new demographics and fueling market expansion. The rising demand for professional estate management, driven by generational wealth transfer and the increasing value of collectible items, further supports the robust outlook for the estate sale curation market.

Regional Outlook

North America currently holds the largest share of the global estate sale curation market, accounting for more than 38% of total revenue in 2024. This dominance is largely attributable to the region’s mature real estate and collectibles markets, as well as a strong culture of estate planning and asset liquidation. The United States, in particular, benefits from a well-established network of estate sale professionals, advanced digital infrastructure, and a high rate of homeownership, all of which contribute to a robust demand for both full-service and online curation solutions. Additionally, favorable regulatory frameworks and consumer familiarity with auction-based asset disposition have further entrenched North America’s leadership in the global estate sale curation industry.

The Asia Pacific region is projected to be the fastest-growing market, expected to register a CAGR of 13.4% through 2033. This accelerated growth is driven by the rapid emergence of affluent middle classes in countries such as China, India, and Southeast Asia. As disposable incomes rise and property ownership becomes more widespread, there is a significant uptick in demand for professional estate sale and curation services. Furthermore, increased adoption of digital platforms and mobile technology in the region is making curated estate sales more accessible to a broader audience. Strategic investments from global players and local startups in online curation platforms are also propelling market expansion across Asia Pacific.

Emerging economies in Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are experiencing gradual adoption of estate sale curation services, though growth is tempered by unique challenges. In these regions, cultural norms around inheritance, lower digital penetration, and underdeveloped regulatory frameworks can impede the widespread adoption of curated estate sales. However, localized demand is increasing as urbanization accelerates and wealth accumulates among new economic classes. Policy reforms aimed at formalizing the secondary market for assets, as well as targeted educational campaigns, are expected to gradually overcome these barriers, paving the way for future growth in these emerging markets.

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In fiscal year 2023, the total assets of the e-commerce company Aucfan amounted to approximately *** billion Japanese yen. This represented a decrease compared to around **** billion yen in the previous year. Aucfan Co., Ltd. is an auction and reselling service provider that supports the liquidation of slow-moving assets. The company operates the B2B wholesale platform "NETSEA".

This statistic displays how U.S. companies handle returned items that are in re-sellable condition in 2018. During the survey, ** percent of respondents reported their company uses liquidation sales to handle returned items.

In fiscal year 2023, the inventory management solution accounted for the largest share of Aucfan's net sales, with around *** billion Japanese yen. That year, the company recorded over five billion yen in net sales. Aucfan Co., Ltd. is an auction and reselling service provider that supports the liquidation of slow-moving assets. The company's core businesses include the B2B wholesale platform NETSEA, NETSEA Auction, and OSR, among others.

In fiscal year 2023, Aucfan recorded a gross merchandise value of about *** billion Japanese yen on the B2B wholesale platform "NETSEA". The e-commerce company reported a total GMV of approximately **** billion yen, with the "NETSEA"-related services accounting for the majority. Aucfan Co., Ltd. is an auction and reselling service provider that supports the liquidation of slow-moving assets.