{"id":10097,"date":"2024-11-27T08:56:29","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T08:56:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/?p=10097"},"modified":"2024-11-27T11:45:06","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T11:45:06","slug":"dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"30+ Dropshipping Statistics You Need to Know in 2025: Ecommerce Trends and Market Size"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dropshipping<\/a> and ecommerce are ever-changing, as is everything in the digital world. And so it can be quite difficult to keep up with the latest statistics and facts in these interconnected industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why we thought what better way to help you keep track of all these than to gather the most important dropshipping statistics (of course, in our opinion) in one article so you have an overview of the latest trends in ecommerce. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way you can see if you need to realign your strategy or keep up the good work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d8ef11c82b2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d8ef11c82b2\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#The_global_dropshipping_market_is_expected_to_reach_201_billion_in_2024_and_1253_billion_by_2030\" >The global dropshipping market is expected to reach $201 billion in 2024 and $1,253 billion by 2030<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#27_of_online_retailers_are_now_dropshipping\" >27% of online retailers are now dropshipping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#US_ecommerce_sales_will_grow_in_2024\" >US ecommerce sales will grow in 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#The_number_of_US_online_shoppers_is_steadily_increasing\" >The number of US online shoppers is steadily increasing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#Clothing_is_the_most_popular_category_for_online_purchases_in_the_US\" >Clothing is the most popular category for online purchases in the US<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#Asia_Pacific_is_the_fastest-growing_dropshipping_region\" >Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing dropshipping region<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#The_average_success_rate_of_a_dropshipping_business_is_between_10_and_20\" >The average success rate of a dropshipping business is between 10% and 20%<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#Beauty_health_personal_household_care_are_the_leading_sectors_in_the_dropshipping_market\" >Beauty, health, personal, &amp; household care are the leading sectors in the dropshipping market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#Fashion_is_one_of_the_strongest_dropshipping_niches\" >Fashion is one of the strongest dropshipping niches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#Dropshippers_can_make_between_15-20_profit_margin\" >Dropshippers can make between 15%-20%\u00a0profit margin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#Suppliers_make_1833_more_in_profit_when_selling_to_dropshippers_than_through_their_own_online_shops\" >Suppliers make 18.33% more in profit when selling to dropshippers than through their own online shops.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#There_are_271_billion_global_digital_buyers\" >There are\u00a0 2.71 billion global digital buyers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#84_of_ecommerce_retailers_confirm_that_supplier_selection_is_a_top_dropshipping_obstacle\" >84% of ecommerce retailers confirm that supplier selection is a top dropshipping obstacle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#The_global_dropshipping_market_for_fashion_and_apparel_products_will_grow_every_year_by_128\" >The global dropshipping market for fashion and apparel products will grow every year by 12.8%<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#The_home_and_garden_niche_in_dropshipping_is_a_299_billion_industry\" >The home and garden niche in dropshipping is a $29.9 billion industry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#61_of_retailers_are_making_their_ecommerce_platform_a_budget_priority\" >61% of retailers are making their ecommerce platform a budget priority<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#Ecommerce_sales_are_estimated_to_reach_74_trillion_by_2025\" >Ecommerce sales are estimated to reach $7.4 trillion by 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#Online_sales_on_B2B_ecommerce_sites_log-in_portals_and_marketplaces_increased_to_17_in_2023\" >Online sales on B2B ecommerce sites, log-in portals and marketplaces increased to 17% in 2023<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#China_the_USA_Japan_and_the_UK_are_the_biggest_ecommerce_markets_in_2024\" >China, the USA, Japan and the UK are the biggest ecommerce markets in 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#Mobile_ecommerce_accounts_for_45_of_all_retail_ecommerce_sales_in_the_USA\" >Mobile ecommerce accounts for 45% of all retail ecommerce sales in the USA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#In_2023_ecommerce_accounted_for_19_of_all_retail_sales_worldwide\" >In 2023, ecommerce accounted for 19% of all retail sales worldwide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#33_of_consumers_have_higher_expectations_for_fast_shipping\" >33% of consumers have higher expectations for fast shipping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#83_of_consumers_discovered_new_brands_online\" >83% of consumers discovered new brands online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#Millennials_shop_online_more_than_other_groups_in_the_USA\" >Millennials shop online more than other groups in the USA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#Shopify_is_the_most_used_ecommerce_platform\" >Shopify is the most used ecommerce platform<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#Online_stores_that_have_at_least_one_social_media_channel_have_an_average_of_32_more_sales\" >Online stores that have at least one social media channel have an average of 32% more sales<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#TikTok_and_influencer_marketing_are_the_most_promising_channels_for_marketing\" >TikTok and influencer marketing are the most promising channels for marketing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#The_primary_reason_for_abandoned_carts_has_to_do_with_unexpected_shipping_fees\" >The primary reason for abandoned carts has to do with unexpected shipping fees\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#42_of_shoppers_expect_a_2-day_shipping_option_available\" >42% of shoppers expect a 2-day shipping option available<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#Its_decided_the_top_reason_people_shop_online_is_free_delivery\" >It\u2019s decided: the top reason people shop online is free delivery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#You_only_have_15_seconds_to_get_the_attention_of_your_customers\" >You only have 15 seconds to get the attention of your customers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#Consumer_reviews_are_trusted_12_times_more_than_the_manufacturers_descriptions\" >Consumer reviews are trusted 12 times more than the manufacturer&#8217;s descriptions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#The_business_model_and_operational_efficiency_are_the_secrets_of_successful_brands\" >The business model and operational efficiency are the secrets of successful brands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/dropshipping-and-ecommerce-key-statistics\/#More_dropshipping_statistics_to_come\" >More dropshipping statistics to come<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_global_dropshipping_market_is_expected_to_reach_201_billion_in_2024_and_1253_billion_by_2030\"><\/span><b>The global dropshipping market is expected to reach <\/b><b>$201 billion in 2024 and $1,253 billion by 2030<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Probably the most important dropshipping statistics to know right now comes from this recent study from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1264272\/dropshipping-market-size\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Statista<\/a>. According to them, it\u2019s forecasted that the global dropshipping market size will reach <strong>$301 billion<\/strong> i<strong>n 2024<\/strong>, and it will continue to grow, reaching <strong>$476.1 billion by 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, another report done by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/press-release\/global-dropshipping-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Grand View Research <\/a>states that the d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ropshipping industry is expected to reach<strong> $1,253.79 billion<\/strong> <strong>by 2030<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, registering a CAGR of 23.4% over the forecast period.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, the same company just released a new report in 2024 stating <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the global B2C eCommerce market size is anticipated to reach <strong>$<\/strong><strong>17,77 trillion<\/strong> <strong>by 2030<\/strong>. Check out the full <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/press-release\/global-b2c-e-commerce-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">report here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12586\" src=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Global-dropshipping-is-expected-to-reach-30111B-in-2024.png\" alt=\"Global dropshipping is expected to reach $30111B in 2024\" width=\"1382\" height=\"954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Global-dropshipping-is-expected-to-reach-30111B-in-2024.png 1382w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Global-dropshipping-is-expected-to-reach-30111B-in-2024-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Global-dropshipping-is-expected-to-reach-30111B-in-2024-1024x707.png 1024w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Global-dropshipping-is-expected-to-reach-30111B-in-2024-768x530.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1382px) 100vw, 1382px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, this fact proves that you made the right decision to invest your time, money and effort into a dropshipping business. This business model is clearly a very successful one and quite profitable. So give yourself a pat on the back.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"27_of_online_retailers_are_now_dropshipping\"><\/span><b>27% of online retailers are now dropshipping<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I guess if we consider all the data we&#8217;ve been adding here, this estimation isn\u2019t such big news, isn\u2019t it? It\u2019s only normal that more and more online retailers want to give dropshipping a try now that it\u2019s proven to be profitable and successful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, around <a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/ecommerce-selling-advice\/setup-drop-shipping-ecommerce-website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">27% of online retailers<\/a> are using the <a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/dropshipping-suppliers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dropshipping business model<\/a> as their primary method to fulfill orders from customers. And as a consequence of this, manufacturers and suppliers have also increased revenue coming from dropshipping. A win-win situation!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10918\" src=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/27-of-retailers-are-now-dropshipping.png\" alt=\"Number of Dropshipping Retailers\" width=\"1528\" height=\"790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/27-of-retailers-are-now-dropshipping.png 1528w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/27-of-retailers-are-now-dropshipping-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/27-of-retailers-are-now-dropshipping-1024x529.png 1024w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/27-of-retailers-are-now-dropshipping-768x397.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1528px) 100vw, 1528px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who wouldn\u2019t want to start an eCommerce business without having to worry about inventory or, as a supplier and manufacturer, not having to worry about a global customer base?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US_ecommerce_sales_will_grow_in_2024\"><\/span><strong>US ecommerce sales will grow in 2024<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The US ecommerce market is set for steady growth, with projections showing that US ecommerce sales will grow by <strong>8.7% in 2024<\/strong>, reaching nearly <strong>$1.2 trillion<\/strong>\u2014a figure that accounts for <strong>16.2% of total retail sales<\/strong>. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emarketer.com\/content\/us-ecommerce-forecast-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Source<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13182\" src=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/US-ecommerce-sales-will-grow-in-2024.png\" alt=\"US ecommerce sales will grow in 2024\" width=\"1012\" height=\"782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/US-ecommerce-sales-will-grow-in-2024.png 1012w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/US-ecommerce-sales-will-grow-in-2024-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/US-ecommerce-sales-will-grow-in-2024-768x593.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This trend reflects a significant shift in consumer shopping behavior, where the convenience of online shopping continues to outpace traditional in-store purchases. By 2028, ecommerce is expected to grow at more than <strong>four times the rate<\/strong> of in-store retail sales, highlighting the vast potential of the online marketplace.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_number_of_US_online_shoppers_is_steadily_increasing\"><\/span><b>The number of US online shoppers is steadily increasing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As of <strong>2024<\/strong>, there are <strong>273.49 million online shoppers<\/strong> in the United States, representing a <strong>5.6% increase<\/strong>, according to a recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/273957\/number-of-digital-buyers-in-the-united-states\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Statista study<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13183\" src=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Number-of-users-of-e-commerce-in-the-US-2020-2029.png\" alt=\"Number of users of e-commerce in the US 2020-2029\" width=\"2444\" height=\"1296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Number-of-users-of-e-commerce-in-the-US-2020-2029.png 2444w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Number-of-users-of-e-commerce-in-the-US-2020-2029-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Number-of-users-of-e-commerce-in-the-US-2020-2029-1024x543.png 1024w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Number-of-users-of-e-commerce-in-the-US-2020-2029-768x407.png 768w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Number-of-users-of-e-commerce-in-the-US-2020-2029-1536x815.png 1536w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Number-of-users-of-e-commerce-in-the-US-2020-2029-2048x1086.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2444px) 100vw, 2444px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some more key projections:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2025<\/strong>: The number of online shoppers is expected to grow to <strong>288.45 million<\/strong>, adding nearly <strong>15 million new digital consumers<\/strong> in just one year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2026<\/strong>: A milestone year as the U.S. surpasses the <strong>300 million<\/strong> online shopper mark, reaching <strong>301.87 million<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2027<\/strong>: The number rises further to <strong>313.01 million<\/strong>, reflecting the ongoing shift towards digital retail.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2029<\/strong>: The U.S. online shopping population is forecasted to hit <strong>333.50 million<\/strong>, marking a significant increase in ecommerce adoption over the decade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This steady rise in digital shoppers signifies unparalleled opportunities for dropshippers. With a growing customer base, businesses can tap into broader audiences by offering products tailored to emerging consumer preferences and leveraging data-driven marketing strategies.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clothing_is_the_most_popular_category_for_online_purchases_in_the_US\"><\/span><b>Clothing is the most popular category for online purchases in the US<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to online shopping trends in the US, <strong>clothing stands out as the most popular category for online purchases<\/strong> as of <strong>September 2024<\/strong>. A comprehensive survey of over 10,000 participants conducted between <strong>October 2023 and September 2024<\/strong> reveals that <strong>43% of U.S. consumers purchased clothing-related items online<\/strong>, making it the top choice among shoppers. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/forecasts\/997093\/most-popular-categories-for-online-purchases-in-the-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Source<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>apparel and accessories sector<\/strong> experienced a <strong>5.6% growth in sales in 2023<\/strong>, solidifying its position as one of the <strong>fastest-growing consumer product categories<\/strong> in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>With this sustained growth, dropshipping clothing items\u2014such as trendy outfits, seasonal wear, and unique fashion accessories\u2014presents a profitable opportunity for ecommerce entrepreneurs looking to tap into this expanding market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/start-dropshipping-in-the-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Start Dropshipping in the US<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-2.-asia-pacific-is-the-fastest-growing-dropshipping-region\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Asia_Pacific_is_the_fastest-growing_dropshipping_region\"><\/span><strong>Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing dropshipping region<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Asia Pacific region is now the segment with the fastest growth rate globally in dropshipping. Dominating the market share, this region is expected to reach an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of <a href=\"https:\/\/straitsresearch.com\/report\/dropshipping-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">37.7% by 2031<\/a>. Next up is North America, with its own impressive growth rate with a CAGR of 33.3%.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s clear that these regions are not just participating in the dropshipping game; they\u2019re playing to win, showcasing just how popular and essential dropshipping has become in the global ecommerce scene.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12587 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Asia-Pacific-is-the-fastest-growing-dropshipping-region.png\" alt=\"Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing dropshipping region\" width=\"671\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Asia-Pacific-is-the-fastest-growing-dropshipping-region.png 671w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Asia-Pacific-is-the-fastest-growing-dropshipping-region-300x156.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 671px) 100vw, 671px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_average_success_rate_of_a_dropshipping_business_is_between_10_and_20\"><\/span><strong>The average success rate of a dropshipping business is between 10% and 20%<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to top dropshippers around the web, it is estimated that only between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quora.com\/How-many-drop-shipping-businesses-succeed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">10% and 20%<\/a> of dropshipping businesses succeed. Yet this doesn&#8217;t mean you won&#8217;t succeed, it only means there are many people that start this type of business without actually understanding what it&#8217;s all about.<\/p>\n<p>This business model will not get you rich overnight, you need to work hard and be passionate about ecommerce and in time your business can be profitable and successful.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beauty_health_personal_household_care_are_the_leading_sectors_in_the_dropshipping_market\"><\/span><strong>Beauty, health, personal, &amp; household care are the leading sectors in the dropshipping market<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliedmarketresearch.com\/dropshipping-market-A31519\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Allied Market Research<\/a>, the <strong>beauty,\u00a0health, personal, and household care <\/strong>niches are the most common sectors where dropshipping is used. Actually, it seems that the\u00a0<strong>food and personal care goods market<\/strong> is expected to grow at a 30% CAGR between 2019 and 2025.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12747\" src=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Beauty-health-personal-household-care-are-the-leading-sectors-in-the-dropshipping-market.png\" alt=\"Beauty health personal household care are the leading sectors in the dropshipping market\" width=\"1294\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Beauty-health-personal-household-care-are-the-leading-sectors-in-the-dropshipping-market.png 1294w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Beauty-health-personal-household-care-are-the-leading-sectors-in-the-dropshipping-market-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Beauty-health-personal-household-care-are-the-leading-sectors-in-the-dropshipping-market-1024x633.png 1024w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Beauty-health-personal-household-care-are-the-leading-sectors-in-the-dropshipping-market-768x475.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1294px) 100vw, 1294px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"h-3.-fashion-is-one-of-the-strongest-dropshipping-product-segments\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fashion_is_one_of_the_strongest_dropshipping_niches\"><\/span><strong>Fashion is one of the strongest dropshipping niches<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, fashion is absolutely rocking the dropshipping world! At a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.6% by 2031, <a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/fashion-dropshipping-niche-insights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fashion is still one of the top niches<\/a> to sell in 2024. By 2026, the fashion market size is expected to reach about <strong>$2 trillion.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What sets fashion apart from gadgets or food is that these items are highly customizable. This means that dropshippers can get creative more easily, designing one-of-a-kind products that not only stand out but also bring more profit.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12589 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Fashion-is-one-of-the-strongest-dropshipping-niches.png\" alt=\"Fashion is one of the strongest dropshipping niches\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1070\" data-wp-editing=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Fashion-is-one-of-the-strongest-dropshipping-niches.png 1800w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Fashion-is-one-of-the-strongest-dropshipping-niches-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Fashion-is-one-of-the-strongest-dropshipping-niches-1024x609.png 1024w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Fashion-is-one-of-the-strongest-dropshipping-niches-768x457.png 768w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Fashion-is-one-of-the-strongest-dropshipping-niches-1536x913.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"toc-10\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dropshippers_can_make_between_15-20_profit_margin\"><\/span><strong>Dropshippers<\/strong><strong> can make between <\/strong><strong>15%-20%<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>profit margin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dropshipping businesses typically have a healthy profit margin, with the average ranging between <a href=\"https:\/\/trueprofit.io\/dropshipping-profit-margin\/#how-much-profit-can-you-make-from-dropshipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">15% and 20%<\/a>. If your sales are over 10% above the wholesale price, you&#8217;re on a good path to securing a strong profit margin.<\/p>\n<p>To get a clear picture of your dropshipping business&#8217;s profit margin, it&#8217;s crucial to factor in all costs. This can mean the dropshipping and e-commerce platform you use, shipping fees, or taxes, marketplaces, website hosting charges, and the budget allocated for marketing.<\/p>\n<p>Considering these costs is essential when setting your product prices in your online store, so make sure you find the right balance between competitiveness and profitability.<\/p>\n<p>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/the-true-cost-of-dropshipping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The true cost of dropshipping\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suppliers_make_1833_more_in_profit_when_selling_to_dropshippers_than_through_their_own_online_shops\"><\/span><strong>Suppliers make 18.33% more in profit when selling to dropshippers than through their own online shops.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not only retailers or store owners can get huge financial benefits when dropshipping, but suppliers and wholesalers too. It seems that they get <a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/articles\/is-dropshipping-worth-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">18.33% more profit<\/a> when they sell through dropshippers than when they sell the same product through their online stores.<\/p>\n<p>So, we can say it&#8217;s a win-win situation when dropshipping for both suppliers and retailers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_are_271_billion_global_digital_buyers\"><\/span><b>There are\u00a0 2.71 billion global digital buyers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 2024, the number of digital buyers has reached <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emarketer.com\/chart\/253520\/digital-buyers-worldwide-2020-2025-billions-change-of-population\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2.71 billion<\/a> and it&#8217;s projected to reach <strong>2.77 billion<\/strong> in 2025.\u00a0 And yes, the number of online shoppers has been growing in the past years. There are now 70 million more customers that prefer to buy online than in the last years, which is a 2.7% year-over-year increase.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"84_of_ecommerce_retailers_confirm_that_supplier_selection_is_a_top_dropshipping_obstacle\"><\/span><strong>84% of ecommerce retailers confirm that supplier selection is a top dropshipping obstacle<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is one statistic that can help you understand the challenges of starting dropshipping. 84% of ecommerce retailers say searching for a reliable supplier is the most significant obstacle in starting a successful dropshipping business.<\/p>\n<p>Selecting the right third-party supplier is clearly an essential decision that needs thorough research. To avoid getting stuck, here are some tips:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Examine the company&#8217;s history<\/strong>: Analise the supplier&#8217;s history and experience within the market. A well-known supplier with a proven track record is more likely to provide reliable service.<\/li>\n<li><strong>More than price comparison<\/strong>: While comparing prices is crucial, don&#8217;t overlook other critical factors, such as shipping rates and delivery times. These aspects can significantly impact your customer satisfaction.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customer feedback matters<\/strong>: Pay attention to the experiences of other customers who have dealt with the supplier. Reviews and testimonials can provide valuable insights into the supplier&#8217;s performance and reliability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quality assurance<\/strong>: Before choosing a supplier, request sample orders to test the quality of the products you want to sell. Making sure your product is high-quality is essential for building trust with your customers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customization services<\/strong>: Consider whether the supplier offers customization services. This can be a valuable differentiator, as it will allow you to offer unique products that stand out in a competitive market.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Selecting a reliable supplier is a critical step in your <a href=\"https:\/\/academy.appscenic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dropshipping journey<\/a>, as it directly impacts your business&#8217;s success and reputation.<\/p>\n<p>By carefully evaluating potential partners using these guidelines, you can navigate the complex supplier landscape with confidence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/top-5-things-to-consider-before-getting-a-dropshipping-supplier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top 5 things to consider before choosing a supplier<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_global_dropshipping_market_for_fashion_and_apparel_products_will_grow_every_year_by_128\"><\/span><strong>The global dropshipping market for fashion and apparel products will grow every year by 12.8%<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to a recent report by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.technavio.com\/report\/online-fashion-retail-market-industry-in-us-analysis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Technavio<\/a>, the global dropshipping market for fashion and apparel products is expected to increase by $<strong>192.68 billion,<\/strong>\u00a0at a\u00a0<strong>CAGR of 13.31%<\/strong> between 2022 and 2027.<\/p>\n<p>This growth is driven by the increasing popularity of ecommerce and the growing demand for fashion and apparel products. The report also highlights that the growing use of social media platforms and online marketplaces has made it easier for small and medium-sized retailers to enter the market and benefit from the dropshipping model, which allows them to offer a wide range of products without having to invest in large quantities of inventory.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the report states that the ease of setting up and running an online store, and the lower overhead costs compared to traditional brick-and-mortar stores, have also contributed to the growth of the dropshipping market for fashion and apparel products.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_home_and_garden_niche_in_dropshipping_is_a_299_billion_industry\"><\/span><strong>The home and garden niche in dropshipping is a $29.9 billion industry<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to a report by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchandmarkets.com\/reports\/5302834\/dropshipping-global-strategic-business-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ResearchAndMarkets<\/a>, the global dropshipping market for home and garden products was valued at $29.9 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.3% from 2020 to 2028.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"61_of_retailers_are_making_their_ecommerce_platform_a_budget_priority\"><\/span><strong>61% of retailers are making <\/strong><strong>their ecommerce platform <\/strong><strong>a budget priority<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">According to this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcommerce360.com\/product\/top-ecommerce-platforms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">report<\/a>, 61% of B2B retailers plan to make their eCommerce platform a top technology budget priority in the next year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11504\" src=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/61-of-retailers-plan-to-make-a-priority-of-their-ecommerce-platform-.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/61-of-retailers-plan-to-make-a-priority-of-their-ecommerce-platform-.png 2560w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/61-of-retailers-plan-to-make-a-priority-of-their-ecommerce-platform--300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/61-of-retailers-plan-to-make-a-priority-of-their-ecommerce-platform--1024x541.png 1024w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/61-of-retailers-plan-to-make-a-priority-of-their-ecommerce-platform--768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/61-of-retailers-plan-to-make-a-priority-of-their-ecommerce-platform--1536x812.png 1536w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/61-of-retailers-plan-to-make-a-priority-of-their-ecommerce-platform--2048x1082.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>More key data from the same report:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">18% of retailers are looking to switch ecommerce platforms<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">39% of retailers said that investment in ecommerce platforms improved conversions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">71% of retailers who intend to invest more in ecommerce technology this year said they want to do this to attract new customers<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">42% of retailers said they\u2019ve been using the same ecommerce platform for more than five years<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">12% of retailers say they are most likely to choose \u201cheadless commerce\u201d technology for their next ecommerce platform.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ecommerce_sales_are_estimated_to_reach_74_trillion_by_2025\"><\/span><b>Ecommerce sales are estimated to reach $7.4 trillion by 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/379046\/worldwide-retail-e-commerce-sales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statista<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, retail ecommerce sales have reached approximately $5.8 trillion worldwide in 2023. But what\u2019s even more amazing is that they will keep on growing over the next four years.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s estimated that ecommerce sales will grow by 39%, reaching approx. $7.4 trillion by 2025. Now, isn\u2019t that the greatest news of all?!?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10533\" src=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Retail-e-commerce-sales-worldwide-from-2014-to-2025.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1728\" height=\"1198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Retail-e-commerce-sales-worldwide-from-2014-to-2025.png 1728w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Retail-e-commerce-sales-worldwide-from-2014-to-2025-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Retail-e-commerce-sales-worldwide-from-2014-to-2025-1024x710.png 1024w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Retail-e-commerce-sales-worldwide-from-2014-to-2025-768x532.png 768w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Retail-e-commerce-sales-worldwide-from-2014-to-2025-1536x1065.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1728px) 100vw, 1728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_sales_on_B2B_ecommerce_sites_log-in_portals_and_marketplaces_increased_to_17_in_2023\"><\/span><strong>Online sales on B2B ecommerce sites, log-in portals and marketplaces increased to 17% in 2023<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That&#8217;s what the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcommerce360.com\/product\/b2b-ecommerce-market-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">2024 B2B Market and Customer Experience Report<\/span><\/b><\/a> states. It seems that in 2023, B2B online sales, log-in portals and marketplaces increased to $2.082 trillion from $1.39 trillion in 2020. All this means that in 2023, t<span data-contrast=\"auto\">he combined ecommerce sales of manufacturers, distributors\/ wholesalers, and retailers that sell online primarily to a business grew by 17%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12590\" src=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/B2B-ecommerce-continue-to-grow-in-2023.png\" alt=\"B2B ecommerce continue to grow in 2023\" width=\"1208\" height=\"1320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/B2B-ecommerce-continue-to-grow-in-2023.png 1208w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/B2B-ecommerce-continue-to-grow-in-2023-275x300.png 275w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/B2B-ecommerce-continue-to-grow-in-2023-937x1024.png 937w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/B2B-ecommerce-continue-to-grow-in-2023-768x839.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1208px) 100vw, 1208px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Key data from the same report:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:2023,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2023\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2023, the combined sales of U.S. manufacturers and distribution companies were flat at $14.87 trillion<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:2023,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2023\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7 of 10 B2B buyers see online buying as more convenient and prefer to do so when ready to buy<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:2023,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2023\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2024, B2B ecommerce buyers will use anywhere from three to ten digitally driven channels to research purchases of goods and services and buy online from sellers<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:2023,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2023\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">B2B marketplace sales grew year over year by 100% in 2023.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"China_the_USA_Japan_and_the_UK_are_the_biggest_ecommerce_markets_in_2024\"><\/span><b>China, the USA, Japan and the UK are the biggest ecommerce markets in 2024<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s no surprise that China continues to be the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/outlook\/emo\/ecommerce\/worldwide#global-comparison\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">biggest ecommerce market<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0in 2024.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But did you know that the USA came in 2nd place and Japan now<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes in 3rd place before the UK?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So now you know which regions and countries are the top markets. Of course, this also means the competition in these markets is very high.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mobile_ecommerce_accounts_for_45_of_all_retail_ecommerce_sales_in_the_USA\"><\/span><b>Mobile ecommerce accounts for 45% of all retail ecommerce sales in the USA<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/mobile-commerce-shopping-trends-stats?r=US&amp;IR=T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Insider Intelligence latest statistics<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> forecast that US mobile ecommerce will double its total retail sales between 2020 and 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If in 2021 mobile ecommerce sales meant $359.32 billion, it\u2019s estimated that retail mobile ecommerce sales will reach $728.28 billion and account for <strong>44.2% of retail ecommerce sales<\/strong> in the USA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_2023_ecommerce_accounted_for_19_of_all_retail_sales_worldwide\"><\/span><b>In 2023, ecommerce accounted for 19% of all retail sales worldwide<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 2023, ecommerce accounted for over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/534123\/e-commerce-share-of-retail-sales-worldwide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">19% of retail sales worldwide<\/a>.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s even more exciting is that ecommerce sector is expected to make up close to a quarter of total global retail sales. So it keeps on increasing or, as retailers like to joke, ecommerce is starting to take over the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joking aside, these statistics show that ecommerce has now got to such a point that it can\u2019t be ignored anymore. It\u2019s now becoming an important part of the consumer experience worldwide and it\u2019s expected to influence even the retail industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"33_of_consumers_have_higher_expectations_for_fast_shipping\"><\/span><strong>33% of consumers have higher expectations for fast shipping<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The pandemic has changed the <a href=\"https:\/\/ware2go.co\/the-new-ecommerce-shopper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">way consumers thought about online shopping<\/a>, as expected. And now, many of them expect not only that they will get their <a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">products<\/a> faster but also that they can have the shipping for free.<\/p>\n<p>So keep that in mind when starting a new store or finding ways to attract new customers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"83_of_consumers_discovered_new_brands_online\"><\/span><strong>83% of consumers discovered new brands online<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, that&#8217;s true. It seems that 83% of responders in this <a href=\"https:\/\/ware2go.co\/the-new-ecommerce-shopper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ecommece Shopping Report<\/a> said they often discover new brands online and that what most attracted them to that brand were: discounts and promotions (53%), great photos or videos (43%), website placement (33%), digital ads (33%) and influencer recommendations or reviews (23%).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Millennials_shop_online_more_than_other_groups_in_the_USA\"><\/span><b>Millennials shop online more than other groups in the USA<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is another statistic that we guess didn\u2019t take you by surprise. We all know how digital-savvy those born between 1981 to 1996, the Millennials, are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, now there is another survey that proves all this. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/469184\/us-digital-buyer-share-age-group\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">38.4% of online shoppers in the USA<\/a> are under the age of 35. Only 14.4% of the people shopping online in the USA are 65 and above.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10534\" src=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Millennials-shop-online-more-than-other-groups-in-the-USA.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1630\" height=\"1134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Millennials-shop-online-more-than-other-groups-in-the-USA.png 1630w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Millennials-shop-online-more-than-other-groups-in-the-USA-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Millennials-shop-online-more-than-other-groups-in-the-USA-1024x712.png 1024w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Millennials-shop-online-more-than-other-groups-in-the-USA-768x534.png 768w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Millennials-shop-online-more-than-other-groups-in-the-USA-1536x1069.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1630px) 100vw, 1630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopify_is_the_most_used_ecommerce_platform\"><\/span><b>Shopify is the most used ecommerce platform<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As of January 2024, <a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/shopify-app-bl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shopify<\/a> is the most popular e-commerce platform according to <a href=\"https:\/\/trends.builtwith.com\/shop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Built With<\/a>. It&#8217;s now used by over 23% of the top-performing stores worldwide. As expected, WooCommerce, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a WordPress plugin that will transform your website into an ecommerce one, <\/span>is the 2nd most used tool.<\/p>\n<p>45% of the stores use other platforms, such as Magento, OpenCart, Presta Shop, Squarespace, BigCommerce, or Wix.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12591\" src=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shopify-is-the-most-used-ecommerce-platform.png\" alt=\"Shopify is the most used ecommerce platform\" width=\"1550\" height=\"1298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shopify-is-the-most-used-ecommerce-platform.png 1550w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shopify-is-the-most-used-ecommerce-platform-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shopify-is-the-most-used-ecommerce-platform-1024x858.png 1024w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shopify-is-the-most-used-ecommerce-platform-768x643.png 768w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shopify-is-the-most-used-ecommerce-platform-1536x1286.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1550px) 100vw, 1550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, both platforms are great, with their pros and cons. That\u2019s why online store owners need to do in-depth research about each of them and find out which one better fits them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/shopify-vs-woocommerce-comparison-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read more about Shopify vs WooCommerce<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_stores_that_have_at_least_one_social_media_channel_have_an_average_of_32_more_sales\"><\/span><b>Online stores that have at least one social media channel <\/b><b>have an average of 32% more sales<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the latest <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigcommerce.com\/blog\/5-social-stats-for-online-storeowners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ecommerce statistics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> done by BigCommerce, online stores with at least one social media account (Facebook and\/or Twitter) have, on average, <strong>32% more sales<\/strong> than those not using these social media channels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, if this data didn\u2019t convince you to create a Facebook page, then we don\u2019t know what it will be. This data clearly states that having at least one social media channel should be a must in your marketing strategy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you know that being on social media means more than brand awareness or a new source for generating more traffic to your online store. It will also bring you more sales, which is what we all want, right?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TikTok_and_influencer_marketing_are_the_most_promising_channels_for_marketing\"><\/span><strong>TikTok and influencer marketing are the most promising channels for marketing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Influencer marketing is gaining more and more popularity as brands understand that SEO and other social media channels are becoming more crowded and expensive. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s no surprise that brands are turning more to content creators to promote their products and give credibility to their brand stories.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecommercefuel.com\/ecommerce-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11503\" src=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Ecommerce-fuel.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1624\" height=\"1372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Ecommerce-fuel.png 1624w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Ecommerce-fuel-300x253.png 300w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Ecommerce-fuel-1024x865.png 1024w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Ecommerce-fuel-768x649.png 768w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Ecommerce-fuel-1536x1298.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1624px) 100vw, 1624px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_primary_reason_for_abandoned_carts_has_to_do_with_unexpected_shipping_fees\"><\/span><b>The primary reason for abandoned carts has to do with unexpected shipping fees\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a store owner, you will definitely want to know why your customers abandoned their carts and don\u2019t get to make an actual order.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, it seems that the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/379508\/primary-reason-for-digital-shoppers-to-abandon-carts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">latest available data<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that the top reason customers abandon their carts has to do with shipping fees that cost more than they predicted.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10535\" src=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Top-reason-people-abandon-carts.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1554\" height=\"1084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Top-reason-people-abandon-carts.png 1554w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Top-reason-people-abandon-carts-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Top-reason-people-abandon-carts-1024x714.png 1024w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Top-reason-people-abandon-carts-768x536.png 768w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Top-reason-people-abandon-carts-1536x1071.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1554px) 100vw, 1554px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other reasons for abandoned carts include discount code that doesn&#8217;t work,\u00a0 order taking too long to be shipped, having to re-enter credit card details and having to re-enter shipping details.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"42_of_shoppers_expect_a_2-day_shipping_option_available\"><\/span><strong>42% of shoppers expect a 2-day shipping option available<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.com\/enterprise\/blog\/ecommerce-shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">consumer survey<\/a> done by Ware2Go revealed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>33% of consumers have higher expectations for fast shipping<\/li>\n<li>40% of shoppers have higher expectations for free shipping<\/li>\n<li>42% of shoppers expect a 2-day shipping option for every online purchase they make<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>All the above means that fast shipping, such as Prime delivery, next-day and same-day delivery, is a must to have for your online store. Customers are willing to even pay extra just to make sure they have the item delivered as fast as possible.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_decided_the_top_reason_people_shop_online_is_free_delivery\"><\/span><b>It\u2019s decided: <\/b><b>the top reason people shop online is free delivery<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a survey done by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.junglescout.com\/blog\/reasons-consumers-shop-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jungle Scout<\/a> on 1,000 US consumers to learn why they chose online shopping,<strong> free<\/strong> <strong>shipping is the reason number 1<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Did that surprise you? We weren&#8217;t, to be honest.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actually, it\u2019s normal that this happened if we think about how this last year was, the whole pandemic situation has changed, maybe forever, old habits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the same study, <strong>43% of consumers<\/strong> said they would be okay if they could never shop in a physical store again, and <strong>73<\/strong>% even believed that shopping would happen online in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, keep in mind that offering free shipping may make a difference to your customers, and this can be why they choose you and not your competition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_only_have_15_seconds_to_get_the_attention_of_your_customers\"><\/span><b>You only have 15 seconds to get the attention of your customers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe some of you already know it, but we wanted to also have in this article some real facts that can help set up an online store based on dropshipping.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 15-second rule actually says that if you can&#8217;t get your customers excited in the first 15 seconds since they open your ecommerce store, then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyegg.com\/blog\/why-users-leave-a-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">you will lose them<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you want to have a better chance at keeping your customers on your website with the hopes that they will make a purchase, you should keep in mind the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The looks &#8211; your ecommerce store should have a clean and beautiful design with clear information about your products. In other words, should be relevant for your target audience and easy to navigate through.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tech &#8211; if your ecommerce website doesn\u2019t <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.searchenginejournal.com\/how-quickly-should-page-load\/375799\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">load in a max. of 3 seconds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then most likely your customers will exit even before seeing what you have to offer. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speed matters in this world &#8211; people don\u2019t wait anymore. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, be sure that your website loads as fast as possible. Also, don\u2019t forget to secure your payments transactions, security is something you should care about a lot these days.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The products &#8211; to have a better chance at making a name for yourself as a store owner, you need the right products for the right people. So, we recommend selling high-quality and unique products that come with eye-catching images. After choosing the products you want to dropship, don\u2019t forget to do some search engine optimization for each of them, this will help customers find your products faster.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consumer_reviews_are_trusted_12_times_more_than_the_manufacturers_descriptions\"><\/span><b>Consumer reviews are trusted 12 times more than the manufacturer&#8217;s descriptions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We think <a href=\"https:\/\/martech.zone\/consumer-review-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">this <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/martech.zone\/consumer-review-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">data <\/a>is absolutely amazing and may be one of the most important statistics ever published. Now that you know how important it is for your customers to have reviews on your online store, you can do something about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a way, it\u2019s normal that consumers trust other people&#8217;s testimonials about your products more than anything else on your store or blog. Before becoming your customer, they need reassurance that a product looks and does what it\u2019s supposed to do. It\u2019s normal to have doubts about it, they can\u2019t see, touch, or try it before purchasing, so they rely on other people&#8217;s experience with it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, be sure to make it easy for your existing customers to come back after they make a purchase and write a review about that product. That way you can include as many reviews as possible in your online store.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_business_model_and_operational_efficiency_are_the_secrets_of_successful_brands\"><\/span><strong>The business model and operational efficiency are the secrets of successful brands<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecommercefuel.com\/ecommerce-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">study<\/a>, successful stores were 6x more likely to say that \u201cBranding and Storytelling\u201d gave them a competitive advantage and 77% more likely to the fact that they manufactured their own product.<\/p>\n<p>And operational efficiency has a large impact too, as these top brands were 25% more likely to outsource warehouse operations and 25% less reliant on paid traffic.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_dropshipping_statistics_to_come\"><\/span>More dropshipping statistics to come<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, as you just read, dropshipping is blowing up right now and there are still many opportunities for people to start their own online businesses. According to these stats and facts we just shared, it looks like the industry is only going to keep growing.<\/p>\n<p>With more and more people shopping online, this is the time to get in on the action and make some money. And dropshipping is clearly the easiest way you can do that!<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re into dropshipping and want to stay in the loop with all the latest trends and facts, don&#8217;t forget to save this article and check back regularly. We&#8217;ll be keeping it fresh with new stats every month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dropshipping and ecommerce are ever-changing, as is everything in the digital world. And so it can be quite difficult to keep up with the latest statistics and facts in these interconnected industries. 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