Worldwide car sales grew to around ** million automobiles in 2024, up from around **** million units in 2023. Throughout 2020 and 2021, the sector experienced a downward trend on the back of a slowing global economy, while COVID-19 and the Russian war on Ukraine contributed to shortages in the automotive semiconductor industry and further supply chain disruptions in 2022. Despite these challenges, 2023 and 2024 sales surpassed pre-pandemic levels and are forecast to keep rising through 2025 and 2026. Covid-19 hits car demand It had been estimated pre-pandemic that international car sales were on track to reach ** million. While 2023 sales are still far away from that goal, this was the first year were car sales exceeded pre-pandemic values. The automotive market faced various challenges in 2023, including supply shortages, automotive layoffs, and strikes in North America. However, despite these hurdles, the North American market was among the fastest-growing regions in 2024, along with Eastern Europe and Asia, as auto sales in these regions increased year-on-year. Chinese market recovers After years of double-digit growth, China's economy began to lose steam in 2022, and recovery has been slow through 2023. China was the largest automobile market based on sales with around **** million units in 2023. However, monthly car sales in China were in free-fall in April 2022 partly due to shortages, fears over a looming recession, and the country grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic. By June of that same year, monthly sales in China were closer to those recorded in 2021.

Chinese battery electric vehicle (BEV) and hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales increased by ** percent year-on-year in 2024. In contrast, the European market recorded a drop of ***** percent.

Global vehicle sales have experienced significant fluctuations over the past two decades, with 2024 marking a return to pre-pandemic levels with over ** million units of sales. The industry saw a sharp decline in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by a gradual recovery. However, the semiconductor shortage in 2022 led to inventory issues and a slight decrease in sales. Despite these challenges, the market rebounded strongly in 2023, surpassing ** million units sold worldwide. Recovery and future outlook The automotive industry's resilience is evident in its rapid recovery from the pandemic-induced slump. The commercial vehicles market is projected to have an annual growth rate of **** percent (2024-2030), resulting in a market volume of ***** million vehicles by 2030. This positive trend is supported by the rebounding sales in China, the world's largest automotive market, and the growing demand for electric vehicles. The global production of motor vehicles reached ** million units in 2024. Electric vehicles driving growth The shift towards electric vehicles is playing a crucial role in the industry's growth. In 2024, plug-in electric light vehicle sales reached an estimated **** million units globally. This surge in demand is particularly noticeable in China and Europe's largest markets. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic and semiconductor shortages, the electric car market experienced record growth, with market share increasing significantly. However, as government subsidies for electric vehicles begin to be rolled back in some countries, the industry may face new challenges in maintaining this growth momentum.

As of the first six months of 2019, Tesla emerged as the leading brand in terms of battery-electric vehicles (BEV) worldwide. At that time, Tesla had sold about ******* units globally. EV industry
In light of declining battery prices, plug-in electric vehicles are becoming a more popular option among car owners, with a dramatic increase in the number of such vehicles sold between 2016 and 2018. The production of BEVs is also increasing at a swift pace and is expected to see more than a 10-fold increase in production within the coming years. E-mobility worldwide
E-mobility refers to the development of electric vehicles to shift mobility toward fossil-fuel independence. The world’s leading countries for e-mobility as of 2018 were China and the United States, but Norway leads in terms of new vehicle registrations: EVs account for roughly ** percent of new vehicle registrations in Norway. The countries projected to have the highest production of electric vehicles include China, the United States, and Germany.

It is projected that the global automotive industry will generate about *** trillion U.S. dollars from auto sales by 2030. This market is anticipated to increase most significantly between 2025 and 2030.

Some *** million battery electric vehicles were sold in Europe in 2021, according to data provided by EV-Volumes. This was an increase of ** percent compared to battery electric vehicle sales in the region in 2020. Overall, the volume of battery electric vehicles sold worldwide has been steadily increasing between 2016 and 2021.

In 2023, nearly ****** fuel cell electric vehicles were sold across the globe, a decrease of around **** percent compared to the 2022 sales volume. This was, however, over ***** times the sales recorded in 2017.

In the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025, Walmart's global net sales amounted to 674.5 billion U.S. dollars, an increase of approximately five percent in comparison to a year earlier. WalmartWalmart was founded in 1962 by Sam Walton when he and his brother James “Bud” Walton opened the first Wal-Mart Discount City in Rogers, Arkansas. Since then, Walmart has grown to become the largest publicly-owned retail company in the world. In the United States, the company includes Walmart discount stores, supercenters, neighborhood markets, and Sam’s Club warehouse membership clubs. The company also has many international operations. Walmart is considered a variety store which focuses on low prices featuring apparel as well as hard goods, and has been committed to upholding their basic value of customer service.Beginning in the early 1990s, Walmart went to great lengths to increase their market share. They introduced a full line of groceries into their stores, diversified their market by appealing to certain ethnic groups through bilingual advertisements, and took steps to promote the awareness of environmental issues.As of 2025, Walmart operated 10,771 stores worldwide; with 4,605 of those stores located in the United States alone.

In 2023, the global direct selling industry generated **** percent of its retail sales from wellness products alone. Cosmetics and personal care products ranked second, accounting for nearly a quarter of sales globally. In that year, the global direct selling industry generated approximately *** billion U.S. dollars.

In 2024, around ***** million vehicles were sold globally. This is an increase of around *** percent compared to 2023 sales. The United States is the largest market for commercial vehicles that year.

This statistic depicts the net sales of the Kellanova Company worldwide from 2009 to 2024, by segment. In 2024, the net sales of Kellanova's North America segment totaled **** billion U.S. dollars. The Kellanova CompanyThe Kellogg Company operates in the global snack business, with an emphasis on cereals and other breakfast foods. It was founded in Battle Creek, Michigan in 1906 and sells its products in more than 180 countries worldwide. The company is well-known known for famous cereal brands such as Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies, Mini Wheats and Frosted Flakes. In addition, the company expands its main product portfolio with snack and cookie brands such as Cheez-It and Pringles.Kellogg’s was one of the firms that pioneered in the cereal business when they first discovered how to create flakes out of corn. These toasted flakes were the base for the world-famous Kellogg’s Corn Flakes. Today, the cereal powerhouse readily competes with General Mills for the title of the biggest manufacturer in the United States.Lately, the cereal market suffered from shrinking category sales. The cereal aisles have been facing stiff competition from protein-rich breakfast solutions such as Greek yogurt and hot meals such as oatmeal or egg-based dishes.

The statistic depicts the sales value of the global retail market from 2011 to 2021, by segment. In 2016, the global non-luxury retail market was valued at approximately ***** trillion U.S. dollars.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, vehicle wholesales at Ford Motor Company reached some **** million units worldwide. This figure remained stable across the globe compared to the previous year. North American sales slump slows down Ford and Lincoln sales slumped in 2020 and 2021 in North America, including the United States, Ford’s largest market. Between January and July 2021, the Ford Motor Company reported a year-on-year decline in wholesales of around ***** percent in North America. The second half of the year offered a glimmer of hope compared to the first, though Ford's year-on-year sales were overall down by **** percent in the region. This is in part due to the global automotive chip shortage impacting auto dealers and manufacturers. Surprise recovery in China China is the largest buyer of Ford vehicles after the United States. China was the first country to experience the brunt of COVID-19, but Ford's wholesales in China and Taiwan rose by some ** units during 2020. To put Ford Motor Company’s vehicle sales into perspective on the world stage, the industry's car sales in China declined by around ** percent between February 2019 and 2020, but bounced back to pre-crisis levels in April.

Victoria’s Secret, one of the most well-known retailers of women’s lingerie in the world, had global net sales amounting to approximately 6.23 billion U.S. dollars in 2024. Until 2021, Victoria’s Secret was one of the flagship brands of American retailer, L Brands. In 2021, Victoria's Secret & Co. separated from its parent company L Brands. The development of an iconic fashion brand Victoria’s Secret was established in 1977 by American businessman Roy Raymond, who felt that traditional American department stores were not friendly enough towards men shopping for women’s lingerie. This led to the creation of Victoria’s Secret, which has grown into one of the most valuable apparel brands worldwide. The scale of operations of Victoria’s Secret is also impressive. As of February 1, 2025, the specialty retailer had 806 stores in operation throughout North America alone. The United States is the largest underwear market worldwide. The brand has a high awareness in the North American country, at 89 percent of online fashion consumers in 2024. The annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show also adds to the iconic nature of the brand, with a host of supermodels showcasing the brands’ latest ranges of merchandise.

In 2024, over *** million BMW-branded light vehicles were delivered worldwide. This figure represents a *** percent decrease in sales of automobiles compared with the previous year, when Germany's third-largest automaker shipped nearly *** million light vehicles.

Tesla maintained its position as the world's leading battery-electric vehicle (BEV) manufacturer in 2024, holding approximately 16.5 percent of the market. This achievement comes as the global BEV market experiences significant growth, driven by increased environmental awareness and government initiatives to reduce transport emissions. However, Tesla's dominance is being challenged by emerging competitors, particularly from China, as BYD and Geely-Volvo secured the second and third positions in global BEV sales for 2024. Revenue growth and model expansion fuel success Tesla's success in the BEV market is reflected in its financial performance, with revenue reaching nearly 97.7 billion U.S. dollars in the 2024 fiscal year, a one percent increase from the previous year. The company's automotive segment, which includes vehicle design, manufacturing, and sales, generated nearly 72.5 billion U.S. dollars. For the past years, Tesla's Model Y has emerged as its best-selling vehicle, leading global plug-in vehicle sales in 2024. The company's continued focus on expanding its model range and production capacity has helped maintain its market leadership. Chinese brands gain ground in electric vehicle market While Tesla remains the global BEV leader, Chinese manufacturers are making significant strides in the electric vehicle market. BYD Group, China's leading OEM, reported revenue of over 777 billion yuan in 2024, with electric vehicles and related products accounting for more than 80 percent of its total revenue. BYD overtook Tesla as the best-selling electric vehicle brand in 2022 and maintained its position through 2024, selling nearly 4.1 million plug-in electric vehicles globally. The rapid growth of Chinese brands in the BEV market highlights the increasing competition and the importance of the Chinese market in the global electric vehicle industry.

In 2022, the estimated value of global sales of health, beauty, and personal care products in pharma and health stores was measured at over 418 billion U.S. dollars. By 2027, this value is forecast to go over the 500 billion-dollar-mark.After pharma and health stores, e-commerce channels accounted for the highest sales value for health, beauty, and personal care products. In 2022, the estimated value of global sales via e-commerce was around 263.6 billion U.S. dollars, and by 2027 this figure is expected to reach a value of roughly 426.6 billion U.S. dollars.

Asia leads globally in e-commerce, exceeding *** trillion U.S. dollars in volume in 2024. The United States ranked second with over ************ U.S. dollars in market volume, and Europe came next, with a market volume of *** billion U.S. dollars in the same year. U.S. e-commerce: A growing slice of the retail pie While the United States maintains a strong position in the global e-retail market, there's still considerable room for expansion. E-commerce sales in the U.S. reached a record high of over *** billion dollars in the second quarter of 2024, accounting for ** percent of total retail sales. This represents a steady increase from previous years, yet indicates that traditional brick-and-mortar retail still dominates the American market. Latin America: An emerging e-commerce frontier Latin America is rapidly emerging as a key player in the global e-retail landscape, with a projected market volume of *** billion U.S. dollars by 2024. Brazil and Mexico lead the region, accounting for ** percent and ** percent of the Latin American e-commerce market, respectively. The region is also seeing a gradual increase in cross-border online sales, expected to reach ** percent of total e-commerce by 2025. Mobile commerce is proving to be a game-changer in Latin America, with m-commerce sales tripling since 2019 to reach approximately ** billion U.S. dollars by the end of 2024.

This statistic shows the net sales of Herman Miller worldwide from 2018 to 2025, by business segment. In fiscal year 2025, Herman Miller's North American net sales amounted to nearly two billion U.S. dollars.

In 2021, convenience stores accounted for 22.9 percent of the global store-based grocery sales, including edible grocery, household and pet care, and health and beauty sales. Supermarkets, on the other hand, was the second-largest channel with a share of 12.1 of the total store-based sales. By 2026, sales channel distribution of the in-store grocery market is estimated to see minimal increases only.