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Top 10 essential facts about American e-commerce in 2024

25 April 2024 | Less than 1 minute read

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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.

The United States has one of the largest global e-commerce markets and it is growing rapidly. Retail e-commerce sales are projected to grow to over 1.4 trillion U.S. dollars in 2027. Online
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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