In 2024, global retail e-commerce sales reached an estimated six trillion U.S. dollars. Projections indicate a 31 percent growth in this figure over the coming years, with expectations to come close to eight trillion 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 800 billion 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 two trillion 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 20 percent.

The Europe E-Commerce Market report segments the industry into By B2C Ecommerce (Market Size (GMV) For The Period Of 2018-2028, Market Segmentation - By Application), By B2B Ecommerce (Market Size For The Period Of 2018-2028), and By Country (United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Nordics, Rest Of Europe (Eastern Europe, Benelux, etc.)). Get five years of historical data alongside five-year market forecasts.

Social commerce revenue in the United Kingdom is poised for significant growth, with Facebook leading the charge. By 2029, Facebook's social commerce revenue is projected to reach 7 billion U.S. dollars, showcasing the platform's dominance in the evolving digital marketplace. This trend reflects the increasing integration of shopping experiences within social media platforms, transforming how consumers discover and purchase products online.

Explore TikTok Shop Statistics for 2025, including the distribution of shops by category and region, GMV amounts, and total sales. Discover popular categories like Womenswear & Underwear and Beauty & Personal Care. Analyze regional adoption levels with Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam leading the way. Uncover the dominance of Beauty & Personal Care in GMV and sales. Experience the global presence and economic impact of TikTok Shops in eCommerce.

The Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) is an important metric that reflects the monetary value of transactions within the TikTok eCommerce platform. Analyzing the GMV amounts by category reveals that Beauty & Personal Care plays a dominant role, generating the highest GMV among all categories. It accounts for 22.50% of the total TikTok shop GMV. Following closely behind, Womenswear & Underwear and Menswear & Underwear exhibit significant GMV contributions as well, representing 12.56% and 8.06%, respectively.

The GMV generated by TikTok shops varies across different regions, reflecting the economic impact of the platform on a global scale. Among the regions we monitor, Thailand stands out as a leader in terms of GMV, indicating a prosperous TikTok eCommerce economy. Moreover, Vietnam and Malaysia demonstrate significant contributions to the total GMV, accounting for 20.79% and 14.68% of the global TikTok shop GMV, respectively. Beyond these regions, other notable areas such as Philippines, Indonesia and United States also make substantial GMV contributions.

In the UK, about four in ten professionals responsible for their company’s purchases considered the availability of customized products an essential factor in their online purchases. Even higher percentages of their colleagues in the Unied States and China states the same. Another 31 percent of the UK B2B buyers stated that easy checkout was an important factor. The platform of Amazon Business seemed to fulfill the mentioned requirements, as more than half of respondents of the same survey envisaged using the B2B marketplace in the future. Use of marketplaces in companies Enterprises are using e-commerce marketplaces for their purchases more than before, especially when it comes to orders outside the main procurement spending. A study conducted among German enterprises showed that the number of companies and organizations using e-commerce sites for tail spend increased significantly between 2018 and 2019. Merchandise volume of marketplaces The growth of B2B e-commerce on marketplaces resulted in an increase of gross merchandise volume (GMV) 1191795, the value that which indicates the total amount of sales. It has been estimated that GMV amounted to over 31 billion U.S. dollars as of 2020, up from the previous year, when it did not go over 23 billion U.S. dollars.

The reach and influence of TikTok Shops extend beyond geographical boundaries, showcasing its global presence in the eCommerce market. Notably, Thailand emerges as an outstanding performer in terms of total sales on TikTok Shops, displaying the prosperity of its eCommerce ecosystem. Moreover, both Philippines and Malaysia contribute significantly to the platform's sales, collectively representing 25.22% and 15.67% of the total global sales on TikTok Shops. The impressive performance of these regions underscores their strong consumer base and their embrace of the exciting possibilities offered by TikTok Shops.

According to estimates, Amazon claimed the top spot among online retailers in the United States in 2023, capturing 37.6 percent of the market. Second place was occupied by the e-commerce site of the retail chain Walmart, with a 6.4 percent market share, followed in third place by Apple, with 3.6 percent.

Amazon’s continued success

Amazon has long dominated the e-commerce market as the world’s favorite online marketplace. In 2022, company hit over half a trillion U.S. dollars in net sales. The United States is by far Amazon’s most profitable market, as the U.S. branch generated over 356 billion U.S. dollars in sales in 2022. Germany ranked second, with 33 billion dollars, followed closely by the United Kingdom with 30 billion dollars.

Online shopping on the rise

Online shopping has grown significantly over the past decade, with more people turning to the internet for their shopping needs. The proof is in the numbers: the U.S. e-commerce industry was worth almost a trillion dollars in 2023. By 2027, forecasts show that the online market will grow to more than 50 percent. U.S. online shoppers purchase fashion and food and beverages the most via the internet.

Analyzing the total sales figures provides insights into the performance of different categories within the TikTok eCommerce platform. Among them, Beauty & Personal Care emerges as the dominant force, contributing significantly to the total sales on TikTok Shops. With its appealing products and favorable market conditions, Beauty & Personal Care captures the attention of a substantial portion of users. Additionally, Womenswear & Underwear and Food & Beverages also make a notable impact on the platform's sales, accounting for 14.36% and 6.96% of the overall TikTok Shops sales landscape.

TikTok's eCommerce presence spans across different regions, with varying levels of adoption and participation. Among the regions we monitor, Indonesia emerges as a dominant force in terms of the number of TikTok shops, showcasing a thriving eCommerce ecosystem. Additionally, Thailand and Vietnam exhibit substantial online shop presence, accounting for 18.29% and 17.54% of the global TikTok store market, respectively. The popularity of TikTok shops is not limited to these few regions, as other notable regions such as Malaysia, United States and Philippines also contribute significantly.

The United States accounted for the largest share of Depop's gross merchandise volume (GMV) in 2024. Over half of the total GMV was generated in the U.S (58 percent). The United Kingdom (UK) had a GMV share of approximately 22.6 percent, securing second place. Australia followed, with a GMV share of 9.4 percent.

France contributed the largest portion of Vinted's gross merchandise volume (GMV) in 2023. Approximately 32.8 percent of the total GMV came from France. With a GMV share of nearly 15.7 percent, the United Kingdom took second place, followed closely by Germany at 10.6 percent.

With 438 billion U.S. dollars in net sales, the United States were Amazon’s biggest market in 2024. Germany was ranked second with 41 billion U.S. dollars, ahead of the UK with 37.9 billion U.S. dollars. Biggest internet company Founded in 1994, Amazon has grown into one of the biggest e-commerce marketplaces and cloud computing platforms worldwide. In 2020, Amazon was ranked first in terms of company revenue among global publicly traded internet companies. With an annual revenue of approximately 386 billion U.S. dollars, the e-retailer ranked far ahead of closest competitors Google (181.7 billion U.S. dollars) and Alibaba (109.5 billion U.S. dollars). Amazon shopping Amazon is the leading e-retailer in the United States. In September 2021, 65 percent of Amazon customers in the United States held a membership with the company’s subscription service Amazon Prime, benefitting from free 2-day shipping, music and video streaming and exclusive offers and deals. Amazon Prime members are very engaged shoppers: a June 2021 survey found that over four in ten of them were likely to shop not just during Prime days, but also during other retail events, with 56 percent of them showing interest for Cyber Monday.