Top 10 essential facts about American e-commerce in 2024
Updated for 2024: The latest facts, figures & statistics covering e-commerce in the USA
In this factsheet covering the USA cross-border e-commerce market you can find out, among other things, what countries and online marketplaces American customers buy from and what their key preferences are when ordering packages online abroad.
retailers and brand websites are popular, but online marketplaces and social media are increasingly gaining relevance among online shoppers. With such a developed e-commerce market, Americans have less need for cross-border purchases than citizens in other countries.
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