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Retail E-Commerce Market, By Product Category (Fashion (Apparel and Accessories), Electronics and Media, Food and Grocery, Beauty and Personal Care, Home and Furniture, Toys and Hobby, and Others), By Sales Channel (Online Marketplaces, Direct to Consumer

Published Mar 05, 2025
Length 166 Pages
SKU # CMI19906220

Description

The global retail e-commerce market has witnessed substantial growth over the past few years owing to rapid digitalization and higher penetration of internet and smartphones across major regions globally. E-commerce provides consumers with easy access to a wide range of products sitting at home through online shopping portals and apps on mobile devices. Consumers find e-commerce convenient to search for products, compare prices, read reviews, and get the product delivered at their preferred location and time. Various retailers are expanding their e-commerce channels and services to cater to the growing needs of digitally advanced customers and boost their online sales. Governments around the world are also supporting initiatives to develop digital infrastructure and promote e-commerce which is paving the way for strong growth of the global retail e-commerce industry in the coming years.

Market Dynamics:

The global retail e-commerce market is driven by several factors such as growing preference of consumers towards online shopping over traditional retail owing to benefits like convenience, discounts, hassle-free payment options, and 24x7 availability. Wide acceptance of smart devices coupled with high-speed internet connectivity has made online shopping accessible to people globally. Several retailers are investing heavily in developing robust e-commerce platforms with enhanced features and functionalities to provide superior shopping experience to customers. Favorable government initiatives promoting digital payments and e-commerce are encouraging market growth. However, cyber threats related to online transactions, logistical issues in remote areas, and preference for touch and feel experience in certain product categories continue to restrain the market growth to a certain extent. The integration of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and Blockchain provides new opportunities for retailers to enhance online shopping and further propel the e-commerce industry.

Key Features of the Study:
  • This report provides in-depth analysis of the global retail e-commerce market, and provides market size (US$ Trillion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year
  • It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
  • It profiles key players in the global retail e-commerce market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
  • Key companies covered as a part of this study include Amazon.com Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Limited, Walmart Inc., eBay Inc., Rakuten Group Inc., JD.com Inc., Shopify Inc., Otto Group, Zalando SE, ASOS plc, Flipkart Pvt. Ltd., MercadoLibre Inc., Target Corporation, The Home Depot Inc., and Best Buy Co. Inc.
  • Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
  • The global retail e-commerce market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
  • Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global retail e-commerce market
Market Segmentation
  • Product Category Insights (Revenue, USD Tn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Fashion (Apparel and Accessories)
  • Electronics and Media
  • Food and Grocery
  • Beauty and Personal Care
  • Home and Furniture
  • Toys and Hobby
  • Others
  • Sales Channel Insights (Revenue, USD Tn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Online Marketplaces
  • Direct to Consumer (D2C)
  • Social Commerce
  • Online Retailers
  • Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Tn, 2020 - 2032)
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • Spain
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • ASEAN
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
  • GCC Countries
  • Israel
  • Rest of Middle East
  • Africa
  • South Africa
  • North Africa
  • Central Africa
  • Key Players Insights
  • Amazon.com Inc.
  • Alibaba Group Holding Limited
  • Walmart Inc.
  • eBay Inc.
  • Rakuten Group Inc.
  • JD.com Inc.
  • Shopify Inc.
  • Otto Group
  • Zalando SE
  • ASOS plc
  • Flipkart Pvt. Ltd.
  • MercadoLibre Inc.
  • Target Corporation
  • The Home Depot Inc.
  • Best Buy Co. Inc.

Table of Contents

166 Pages
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Global Retail E-Commerce Market, By Product Category
Global Retail E-Commerce Market, By Sales Channel
Global Retail E-Commerce Market, By Region
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER’s Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Key Developments
Industry Trends
4. Global Retail E-Commerce Market, By Product Category, 2020-2032, (USD Tn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Fashion (Apparel and Accessories)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Tn)
Electronics and Media
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Tn)
Food and Grocery
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Tn)
Beauty and Personal Care
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Tn)
Home and Furniture
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Tn)
Toys and Hobby
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Tn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Tn)
5. Global Retail E-Commerce Market, By Sales Channel, 2020-2032, (USD Tn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Online Marketplaces
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Tn)
Direct to Consumer (D2C)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Tn)
Social Commerce
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Tn)
Online Retailers
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Tn)
6. Global Retail E-Commerce Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Tn)
Introduction
Market Share (%) Analysis, 2025, 2028 & 2032, Value (USD Tn)
Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2021 - 2032, Value (USD Tn)
Regional Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Product Category, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Tn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Sales Channel, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Tn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Tn)
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Product Category, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Tn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Sales Channel, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Tn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Tn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Product Category, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Tn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Sales Channel, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Tn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Tn)
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Product Category, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Tn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Sales Channel, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Tn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Tn)
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Product Category, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Tn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Sales Channel, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Tn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Tn)
GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East
Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Product Category, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Tn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Sales Channel, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Tn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Tn)
South Africa
North Africa
Central Africa
7. Competitive Landscape
Amazon.com Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Alibaba Group Holding Limited
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Walmart Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
eBay Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Rakuten Group Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
JD.com Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Shopify Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Otto Group
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Zalando SE
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
ASOS plc
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Flipkart Pvt. Ltd.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
MercadoLibre Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Target Corporation
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
The Home Depot Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Best Buy Co. Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
8. Analyst Recommendations
Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map
9. References and Research Methodology
References
Research Methodology
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