Top 10 essential facts about American ecommerce in 2024
Updated for 2024: The latest facts, figures & statistics covering ecommerce in the USA
In this factsheet covering the USA cross-border ecommerce 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 ecommerce markets and it is growing rapidly. Retail ecommerce 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 ecommerce market, Americans have less need for cross-border purchases than citizens in other countries.
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