In 2024, global retail e-commerce sales reached an estimated ************ U.S. dollars. Projections indicate a ** percent growth in this figure over the coming years, with expectations to come close to ************** dollars by 2028. World players Among the key players on the world stage, the American marketplace giant Amazon holds the title of the largest e-commerce player globally, with a gross merchandise value of nearly *********** U.S. dollars in 2024. Amazon was also the most valuable retail brand globally, followed by mostly American competitors such as Walmart and the Home Depot. Leading e-tailing regions E-commerce is a dormant channel globally, but nowhere has it been as successful as in Asia. In 2024, the e-commerce revenue in that continent alone was measured at nearly ************ U.S. dollars, outperforming the Americas and Europe. That year, the up-and-coming e-commerce markets also centered around Asia. The Philippines and India stood out as the swiftest-growing e-commerce markets based on online sales, anticipating a growth rate surpassing ** percent.

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Internet sales have played an increasingly significant role in retailing. In 2024, e-commerce accounted for over ** percent of retail sales worldwide. Forecasts indicate that by 2029, the online segment will make up close to over ** percent of total global retail sales. Retail e-commerce Online shopping has grown steadily in popularity in recent years. In 2024, global e-commerce sales amounted to over ************** U.S. dollars, a figure expected to exceed **** trillion U.S. dollars by 2028. Digital development in Latin America boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic, generating unprecedented e-commerce growth in various economies across the region. So much so that Brazil and Argentina appear to lead the world's fastest-growing online retail markets. This trend correlates strongly with the constantly improving online access, especially in "mobile-first" online communities, which have long struggled with traditioe-comernal fixed broadband connections due to financial or infrastructure constraints but enjoy the advantages of cheap mobile broadband connections. M-commerce on the rise The average order value of online shopping via smartphones and tablets still lags traditional e-commerce via desktop computers. However, e-retailers around the world have caught up in mobile e-commerce sales. Online shopping via smartphones is particularly prominent in Asia. By the end of 2021, Malaysia was the top digital market based on the percentage of the population that had purchased something by phone, with nearly ** percent having made a weekly mobile purchase. South Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines completed the top of the ranking.

Exploring Online Sales Data with Power BI !!

Another productive day diving into online sales dataset! Here’s a roundup of the insights I uncovered today:

Revenue by Category: Analyzed revenue distribution across different product categories to identify high-performing sectors.

Revenue by Sub-Category: Drilled down into sub-categories for a more granular view of revenue streams.

Revenue by Payment Mode: Examined revenue patterns based on payment methods to understand customer preferences.

Revenue by State: Mapped out revenue by state to pinpoint geographical strengths and opportunities.

Profit by Category: Evaluated profitability across product categories to assess which categories yield the highest profit margins.

Profit by Sub-Category: Explored profit levels at a sub-category level to identify the most profitable segments.

Profit by Payment Mode: Analyzed profit distribution across different payment methods.

Top 5 States by Revenue and Profit: Highlighted the top 5 states driving the most revenue and profit, offering insights into regional performance.

Sales Map by State: Visualized sales data on a map to provide a geographical perspective on sales distribution.

Total Quantity, Revenue, and Profit: Aggregated data to give an overview of total quantities sold, overall revenue, and total profit.

Filter by Category: Added a filter functionality to focus on specific categories and refine data analysis.

In the first quarter 2025, the share of e-commerce in total U.S. retail sales stood at **** percent, up from the previous quarter. From January to March 2025, retail e-commerce sales in the United States hit over *** billion U.S. dollars, the highest quarterly revenue in history. How e-commerce measures up in total U.S. retail In 2024, the reported total value of retail e-commerce sales in the United States amounted to over ****trillion U.S. dollars—impressive, but the figure pales compared to the total annual retail trade value of ******trillion U.S. dollars. Rising e-commerce segments Online shopping is popular among all age groups, though digital purchases are most common among Millennial internet users. In 2022, around ** percent of Millennials purchased items via the internet. Mobile commerce is also growing in popularity, as consumers increasingly rely on their smartphones and mobile apps for shopping activities. In the fourth quarter of 2022, m-commerce spending made up ** percent of the overall online spending in the United States.

This dataset contains a list of sales and movement data by item and department appended monthly. Update Frequency : Monthly

A comprehensive dataset providing key insights into the eCommerce industry, including global retail online sales projections, number of eCommerce stores, digital buyer statistics, revenue growth in the United States, sector-wise revenue details with a focus on consumer electronics, average conversion rates, and mobile commerce sales forecasts.

In 2023, e-commerce comprised over 15.6 percent of total retail sales in the United States. Forecasts suggest that this proportion will continue to rise steadily in the coming years, reaching approximately 20.6 percent by 2027. Fashion fever The digital revolution has significantly changed how retail is done, impacting a wide range of product categories. Out of all e-commerce product categories, apparel and accessories are the most purchased online in the United States. As of February 2023, roughly 18 percent of all fashion retail sales took place online. Furniture and home furnishing, as well as computer and consumer electronics, ranked second, with over 15 percent of each product category purchased via the internet. The product categories that are least purchased online are office equipment and supplies (1.4 percent) and books, music, and video (5.1 percent). Shopping hotspots Amazon dominates the e-commerce industry in the United States, though other competitors still have significant market share. In December 2023, amazon.com was the most-visited e-commerce and shopping site in the United States. That month, around 45 percent of all visits to e-commerce sites were made to Amazon. Other popular shopping sites include ebay.com, walmart.com, etsy.com, and target.com. The staggering proportion of online retail sales in the country attributed to Amazon is quite remarkable. In 2023, Amazon's website accounted for almost half of all online computer and consumer electronics sales. Similarly, nearly one-third of online fashion purchases in the country were made on Amazon.

China Online Retail Sales: YoY: Year to Date: Goods and Service data was reported at 7.900 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.300 % for Feb 2025. China Online Retail Sales: YoY: Year to Date: Goods and Service data is updated monthly, averaging 17.100 % from Feb 2015 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 112 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44.600 % in Feb 2015 and a record low of -3.000 % in Feb 2020. China Online Retail Sales: YoY: Year to Date: Goods and Service data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Consumer Goods and Services – Table CN.HA: Online Retail Sales.

China Online Retail Sales: YoY: Year to Date: Goods data was reported at 5.700 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.000 % for Feb 2025. China Online Retail Sales: YoY: Year to Date: Goods data is updated monthly, averaging 19.900 % from Jun 2014 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 115 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49.900 % in Sep 2014 and a record low of 3.000 % in Feb 2020. China Online Retail Sales: YoY: Year to Date: Goods data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Consumer Goods and Services – Table CN.HA: Online Retail Sales.

In 2023, approximately **** percent of Home Depot's net sales were generated through e-commerce. In comparison, the home improvement company had just under ten percent of their sales being made online in 2019.

Retail Trade, e-commerce sales, Canada, by industries based on North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), monthly.

China Online Retail Sales: Year to Date: Goods data was reported at 2,994.820 RMB bn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,863.260 RMB bn for Feb 2025. China Online Retail Sales: Year to Date: Goods data is updated monthly, averaging 3,682.600 RMB bn from Jun 2013 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 117 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13,081.570 RMB bn in Dec 2024 and a record low of 399.100 RMB bn in Feb 2015. China Online Retail Sales: Year to Date: Goods data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Consumer Goods and Services – Table CN.HA: Online Retail Sales.

Australia Online Retail Sales data was reported at 4,207.200 AUD mn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,758.800 AUD mn for Feb 2025. Australia Online Retail Sales data is updated monthly, averaging 1,659.100 AUD mn from Mar 2013 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 145 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,349.400 AUD mn in Dec 2024 and a record low of 417.400 AUD mn in Mar 2013. Australia Online Retail Sales data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H020: Online Retail Sales. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

This chart illustrates the estimated sales amounts generated by stores on various platforms within Georgia. nopCommerce shows a significant lead, with total sales amounting to $130.54M, which constitutes 51.50% of the region's total sales on platforms. Custom Cart reports sales of $65.44M, accounting for 25.82% of the total platform sales in Georgia. Shopify also holds a notable share, with its sales reaching $48.34M, representing 19.07% of the overall sales amount. This data provides a comprehensive view of the market dynamics in Georgia, highlighting which platforms are driving the most sales.

Apparel and accessories was the e-commerce category with the highest share in total retail sales in the United States as of February 2023. **** percent of all retail sales in the fashion segment were generated online. The category with the second-highest percentage of retail sales in the U.S. was furniture, at **** percent. At the other end of the spectrum, office equipment and supplies had the lowest share of retail sales, below *** percent. The continuous rise of e-commerce Online shopping is on the rise in the United States. The share of all retail sales in the U.S. stemming from online shopping has increased from *** percent in the first quarter of 2010 to a record-breaking **** percent in the third quarter of 2023. Consequently, the sales of retail e-commerce have surged from ** million U.S. dollars in the first quarter of 2010 to more than *** billion U.S. dollars in the third quarter of 2023. This boom is forecast to continue over the next few years, with the estimated revenue from online sales, including digital services, reaching **** trillion U.S. dollars by 2027. The king of e-commerce In the United States, the number of online shoppers continues to grow. In 2023, there were more than a quarter of a million online shoppers, and the number is forecast to reach over *** million by 2028. The most popular online shopping destination in the U.S., Amazon, sees a surge of shoppers during certain shopping occasions, which feature appealing bargains that encourage extravagant spending. In 2023, the biggest increase in sales occurred on Black Friday, with an increase of nearly ** percent. Amazon's deal event for Prime members, Prime Day, saw ** percent more sales. As for Cyber Monday, sales went up by ** percent.

In 2024, retail e-commerce sales in the United States reached an estimated **** billion U.S. dollars, roughly double the sales value reached in 2019. E-commerce's growth trajectory Driven by the escalating integration of technology into daily life, e-commerce has witnessed a remarkable surge in popularity. Projections indicate a significant uptick in e-commerce users in the United States, rising from *** million in 2025 to over *** million by 2029. As of 2023, apparel and accessories ranked as the most sought-after e-commerce product category, comprising over ** percent of all retail sales in the U.S. This trend persists despite inflationary pressures, positioning this category among the e-commerce segments experiencing the most significant year-on-year price changes. M-commerce users demographic While the demand for the convenience of purchasing from the palm of one's hand is also rapidly increasing, various demographic factors influence mobile commerce usage. There's a higher proportion of male online shoppers than females, with a split of ** percent versus ** percent. Age is another determinant. Younger consumers exhibit a greater inclination towards m-commerce, with ** percent of mobile shoppers falling within the ** to ** age bracket. Furthermore, income levels also shape mobile shopping habits, with individuals earning less than ****** U.S. dollars annually showing the highest propensity for mobile-based purchases.

This chart illustrates the estimated sales amounts generated by stores on various platforms within Mexico. Custom Cart shows a significant lead, with total sales amounting to $5.08T, which constitutes 92.15% of the region's total sales on platforms. VTEX reports sales of $152.26B, accounting for 2.76% of the total platform sales in Mexico. SAP Commerce Cloud also holds a notable share, with its sales reaching $140.52B, representing 2.55% of the overall sales amount. This data provides a comprehensive view of the market dynamics in Mexico, highlighting which platforms are driving the most sales.

In Sweden, the estimated sales amount across various store categories provides key insights into the market's dynamics. Computers, as a prominent category, generates significant sales, totaling $149.24B, which is 40.67% of the region's total sales in this sector. Business & Industrial follows with robust sales figures, achieving $70.43B in sales and comprising 19.19% of the region's total. Apparel contributes a considerable amount to the regional market, with sales of $66.81B, accounting for 18.21% of the total sales in Sweden. This breakdown highlights the varying economic impacts of different categories within the region, showcasing the diversity and strengths of each sector.

The Online Shoe Sales industry has experienced significant growth over the past five years. This growth has been driven primarily by the increasing popularity of e-commerce, as consumers seek the convenience of online shopping. Traditional brick-and-mortar retailers entering the online realm have further expanded the market. The industry's revenue has hiked at a CAGR of 8.3% over the past five years and is expected to total $44.1 billion in 2024 when revenue will hike by an estimated 4.8%. Tech-savvy millennials and Generation Z consumers largely drive the consistent surge in online shoe sales. Their purchasing behaviors, value time efficiency and the easy comparison of prices and shoe designs significantly fortify this growth. In addition, the opportunity to read customer reviews before purchasing enhances their decision-making process. Furthermore, the advent and acceptance of secure online payment options, free shipping and friendly return policies have significantly enhanced the credibility of online shopping, rendering it more reliable than ever before. As more brick-and-mortar stores expand their online presence, the number of choices for consumers will swell further. Also, technological advancements like virtual showrooms and virtual reality fittings will enhance the online shoe shopping experience, further propelling the industry's growth. However, the market is not without challenges. Concerns around counterfeit products, sizing issues and shipment delays may impede the industry's rapid growth. Despite these challenges, with growing customer comfort in online shopping and technological advancements, the industry is expected to inch at a CAGR of 4.9% through the end of 2024 through 2029 to $56.1 billion.