36 Up-To-Date Ecommerce Statistics for 2026
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Ecommerce has transformed the retail landscape. In fact, ecommerce is forecasted to capture 22.5% of retail sales worldwide by 2028.
From the convenience of fast and free shipping to wide product choice, more consumers opt to shop online.
To help you learn about the dynamic landscape of online shopping, we’ve curated a list of recent ecommerce statistics to know.
Let’s dive right in.
General Ecommerce Statistics
What’s the share of ecommerce in retail sales worldwide and in the US? What are the top ecommerce categories? In this section, we’ll cover recent stats on retail ecommerce sales worldwide and in the US.
- Retail ecommerce sales worldwide are estimated to reach $6.42 trillion in 2025, which is a 6.86% year-over-year increase ( eMarketer)
Here’s a detailed breakdown of retail ecommerce sales growth since 2022:
| Year | Retail Ecommerce Sales Worldwide |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $5.09 trillion |
| 2023 | $5.58 trillion |
| 2024 | $6 trillion |
| 2025 | $6.42 trillion |
| 2026 | $6.88 trillion |
| 2027 | $7.38 trillion |
| 2028 | $7.89 trillion |
- Ecommerce accounts for 20.5% of total retail sales worldwide in 2025. Ecommerce share in global retail sales is forecasted to reach 22.5% by 2028 ( eMarketer)
Here’s a table with ecommerce share of total retail sales worldwide since 2022:
| Year | Retail Ecommerce Worldwide (% Share of Total Retail Sales) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 18.5% |
| 2023 | 19.3% |
| 2024 | 19.9% |
| 2025 | 20.5% |
| 2026 | 21.1% |
| 2027 | 21.8% |
| 2028 | 22.5% |
Note: Includes forecasts.
- Retail ecommerce sales in the US amounted to $1.19 trillion in 2024, up from $1.01 trillion in 2022 ( U.S. Census Bureau)
Here’s a detailed breakdown of US retail ecommerce sales since 2018:
| Year | US Retail Ecommerce Sales |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $512.57 billion |
| 2019 | $599.51 billion |
| 2020 | $787.93 billion |
| 2021 | $870.71 billion |
| 2022 | $1.03 trillion |
| 2023 | $1.1 trillion |
| 2024 | $1.19 trillion |
- As of 2024, ecommerce represents a 16.13% share of all retail sales in the US ( U.S. Census Bureau)
Here’s a table with ecommerce share of US retail sales worldwide since 2018:
| Year | US Retail Ecommerce (% Share of Total Retail Sales) |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 9.63% |
| 2019 | 10.97% |
| 2020 | 14.02% |
| 2021 | 13.22% |
| 2022 | 14.54% |
| 2023 | 15.28% |
| 2024 | 16.13% |
- Amazon accounts for 40.9% of total retail ecommerce sales in the US, representing $540.29 billion in gross sales in 2025. To put it in perspective, Walmart’s retail ecommerce sales amounted to $93.86 billion in 2025 ( eMarketer 1, eMarketer 2)
| Year | US Amazon Retail Sales | Share of Total US Retail Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $309.48 billion | 37.9% |
| 2021 | $364.55 billion | 38.0% |
| 2022 | $398.13 billion | 38.3% |
| 2023 | $444.76 billion | 39.6% |
| 2024 | $491.65 billion | 40.4% |
| 2025 | $540.29 billion | 40.9% |
- Amazon, eBay, and Walmart are the top 3 most popular ecommerce sites ranked by US monthly visits as of November 2023 ( eMarketer)
Here’s a full ranking of top 10 ecommerce websites in the US ranked by number of monthly visits:
| Website | Monthly Visits |
|---|---|
| amazon.com | 2.08 billion |
| ebay.com | 543.8 million |
| walmart.com | 492.7 million |
| etsy.com | 276.2 million |
| target.com | 217.4 million |
| t-mobile.com | 202.3 million |
| homedepot.com | 191.0 million |
| att.com | 173.8 million |
| bestbuy.com | 155.9 million |
| apple.com | 150.3 million |
- By 2026, grocery is forecasted to be the largest ecommerce category in the US, accounting for 19.0% of ecommerce sales, closely followed by apparel and accessories (18.7%), computer and consumer electronics (15.5%), furniture and home furnishings (14.6%) ( eMarketer)
- Clothing, shoes, and beauty products are the top 3 digital purchases in the US ( eMarketer)Here’s a complete list of the most popular digital purchases in the US:
| Product Category | Share of US Digital Buyers (who made a purchase in the past month) |
|---|---|
| Clothing | 67.1% |
| Shoes | 44.0% |
| Beauty products | 43.1% |
| Food and beverages (non-alcoholic) | 41.8% |
| Household supplies | 40.9% |
| Toys and games | 37.1% |
| Books, music, and videos | 36.7% |
| Pet products | 35.7% |
| Pharmacy and health | 35.3% |
| Accessories | 31.8% |
56.1% of internet users worldwide aged 16+ make an online purchase each week ( DataReportal)
On average, annual spending per online shopper worldwide reached $1,620 in 2024. In the US, the average online spend per buyer is $4,470 ( DataReportal)
Electronics is currently the largest consumer product category with the most ecommerce spending, accounting for $771 billion in sales in 2024 ( [DataReportal](/content/DataReportal "DataReportal"/index.html))
Here’s a detailed breakdown with largest product categories by annual consumer spending in the US:
| Product Category | Annual Ecommerce Spending (B2C only) |
|---|---|
| Fashion | $771 billion |
| Food | $680 billion |
| DIY & Hardware | $494 billion |
| Electronics | $465 billion |
| Physical Media | $439 billion |
| Furniture | $283 billion |
| Beverages | $236 billion |
| Beauty & Personal Care | $227 billion |
| Tobacco | $171 billion |
| Household Essentials | $123 billion |
| Toys and Hobby | $116 billion |
| Over-the-counter Pharmaceuticals | $82.5 billion |
| Eyewear | $30.1 billion |
Online Shopping Behavior Statistics
What are the online purchase drivers? Why do consumers abandon their shopping carts? In this section, we’ve curated a list of online shopping behavior statistics to answer these questions.
- Free delivery (50.5%), coupons and discounts (39.1%), and customer reviews (32.1%) rank as the top 3 online purchase drivers among internet users worldwide ( DataReportal)
Here’s a complete ranking of online purchase drivers:
| Factor | Share of Internet Users |
|---|---|
| Free delivery | 50.5% |
| Coupons and discounts | 39.1% |
| Customer reviews | 32.1% |
| Easy returns policy | 31.2% |
| Simple online checkout | 27.7% |
| Next-day delivery | 27.6% |
| Loyalty points | 24.7% |
| Social likes and comments | 22.3% |
| Eco-friendly credentials | 18.3% |
| Interest-free payments | 16.9% |
| Cash on delivery | 16.7% |
| Influencer recommendations | 15.1% |
| Exclusive content or services | 13.9% |
| Click and collect | 13.6% |
| Guest checkout | 13.2% |
- 48% of US consumers state that their main reason for abandoning shopping carts during the checkout process are high extra costs (shipping, tax, fees).
Other common reasons for abandoning a shopping cart include a requirement to create an account (26%) and security concerns with sharing credit card information (25%) ( Statista)
Here’s a complete list of popular reasons why US consumers abandon their shopping carts:
| Reason | Share of Respondents |
|---|---|
| Extra costs too high (shipping, tax, fees) | 48% |
| Requirement to create an account | 26% |
| I didn’t trust the site with my credit card information | 25% |
| Delivery was too slow | 23% |
| Too long / complicated checkout process | 22% |
| I couldn’t see / calculate total order cost up front | 21% |
| Returns policy wasn’t satisfactory | 18% |
| Website had errors / crashed | 17% |
| There weren’t enough payment methods | 13% |
| The credit card was declined | 9% |
- For 43% of US Gen Z consumers, marketplaces were a starting point in their online shopping journeys in 2024. Another 24% of online shoppers stated use of search engines, followed by preferred brand’s website (18.5%) and social media (12.5%) ( Attest)
- More than 7 in 10 US adults believe home delivery, free shipping, and in-stock products are necessary online shopping attributes for convenience ( eMarketer)
Here are the exact numbers:
| Online Shopping Attribute | Share of Respondents |
|---|---|
| Ordering for home delivery | 81% |
| Free shipping | 76% |
| In-stock products | 71% |
| Package tracking | 68% |
| Fast shipping | 66% |
| Free returns | 63% |
| Website filtering and search tools | 62% |
| Mobile shopping | 61% |
| Saving products in cart to come back later | 60% |
| Ease of finding discounts | 56% |
| Comparing prices across sites | 54% |
| Mail-in returns | 51% |
| Comparing products across sites | 49% |
| Saving checkout details in a user profile | 47% |
| Generous return windows | 43% |
- 66% of consumers cite free shipping as a key online shopping feature ( PYMNTS)
- 5 in 10 consumers take into account the ease of checkout process on a retailer’s website or app when making a decision where to shop online ( PYMNTS)
- As of March 2025, the average shopping cart abandonment rate worldwide is 76.22% ( Dynamic Yield)
- Nearly 4 in 10 (39%) of US consumers state that they have already used generative AI while shopping online ( Adobe)
Most common genAI use cases for online shopping include products research (55%), product recommendations (47%), finding deals (43%) and gift suggestions (35%).
Mobile Ecommerce Statistics
With the increased usage of smartphones, more consumers are looking for mobile-first online shopping experiences. These stats will help you understand the mobile commerce landscape.
29.9% of internet users worldwide (16-64 years old) buy something online each week via a mobile phone ( DataReportal)
Revenue from mobile ecommerce sales worldwide reached $2.51 trillion in 2025, accounting for 59% of total ecommerce sales ( Statista)
Here’s a table with mobile commerce revenue worldwide, including a share of total retail ecommerce since 2017:
| Year | Mobile Commerce Worldwide | Share of Total Retail Ecommerce |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $500 billion | 40% |
| 2018 | $660 billion | 43% |
| 2019 | $810 billion | 46% |
| 2020 | $1.1 trillion | 48% |
| 2021 | $1.4 trillion | 49% |
| 2022 | $1.48 trillion | 52% |
| 2023 | $1.71 trillion | 54% |
| 2024 | $2.07 trillion | 57% |
| 2025 | $2.51 trillion | 59% |
| 2026 | $2.74 trillion | 60% |
| 2027 | $3.02 trillion | 62% |
| 2028 | $3.35 trillion | 63% |
- Mobile ecommerce accounts for nearly half (44.1%) of US online sales in 2024, representing $564.1 billion in order value. By 2027, mobile commerce is forecasted to reach $856.4 billion in sales in the US, accounting for 49.79% of online sales ( eMarketer)
Here’s a detailed breakdown of mobile ecommerce growth in the US since 2023:
| Year | Online Sales (Mobile Devices) | Online Sales (Desktop/Laptop) | Online Sales (Total, US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $491.1 billion | $645.8 billion | $1.137 trillion |
| 2024 | $564.1 billion | $692.2 billion | $1.256 trillion |
| 2025 | $648.0 billion | $744.0 billion | $1.392 trillion |
| 2026 | $744.7 billion | $800.3 billion | $1.545 trillion |
| 2027 | $856.4 billion | $863.3 billion | $1.720 trillion |
There are an estimated 161.6 million mobile wallet users in the US alone, accounting for 64.9% of US smartphone users ( eMarketer)
61% of American adults consider mobile shopping as a necessary online shopping attribute ( eMarketer)
The average conversion rate for online purchases made on mobile devices was 2% vs. 3% for desktops ( eMarketer)
In March 2025, traffic from mobile devices to ecommerce sites accounted for a 75% share ( Dynamic Yield)
Social Media Ecommerce Statistics
From brand and product discovery to direct purchases, social media has transformed the ecommerce industry. These statistics offer valuable insights about social commerce.
- 50.6% of social media users in the US have made at least one purchase via social channel in 2025 ( eMarketer)
Here’s a detailed breakdown of US social buyers since 2021:
| Year | US Social Buyers | Share of Social Media Users |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96.9 million | 46.6% |
| 2022 | 102.6 million | 48.4% |
| 2023 | 106.8 million | 49.5% |
| 2024 | 110.4 million | 50.3% |
| 2025 | 113.2 million | 50.6% |
| 2026 | 115.8 million | 50.7% |
| 2027 | 118.1 million | 50.9% |
- US social commerce sales reached $67.06 billion in 2023, up from $26.97 billion in 2020 ( eMarketer) Social commerce sales in the US are forecasted to grow to $144.52 billion by 2027.
- Average social commerce spending per buyer in the US amounted to $627.8 in 2023, up from $337.7 in 2020. Sales per buyer's forecasted to reach $1,223.7 by 2027 ( eMarketer)
- 23.1% of social commerce users in the US are 25 to 34 years old ( eMarketer)
Here’s a detailed breakdown of US social buyers by age group:
| Age Group | Share of US Social Buyers |
|---|---|
| 14-17 | 7.5% |
| 18-24 | 16.8% |
| 25-34 | 23.1% |
| 35-44 | 19.1% |
| 45-54 | 13.5% |
| 55-64 | 10.4% |
| 65+ | 9.6% |
Facebook (49%), YouTube (46%) and Instagram (40%) are social media platforms where American adults are most likely to make direct purchases ( eMarketer)
Among Gen Z (ages 18-26) in the US, Instagram (71%), YouTube (68%) and TikTok (68%) are leading destinations for social commerce ( eMarketer)
30% of American adults reported they have purchased a product from a brand founded by a social media influencer. Among Gen Z and millennials that’s as much as 53% and 47%, respectively ( Morning Consult)
53% of consumers say they discover new products on social media ( Salesforce)
25% of shoppers report they have made a purchase on social media ( Salesforce)