PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1813756
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1813756
Live e-commerce is a shopping format where products are presented and sold via live video streams. It merges entertainment with interactivity, enabling viewers to participate and interact with hosts in real time. This approach increases consumer involvement and encourages spontaneous purchases.
Live e-commerce can be categorized into domestic and transboundary types. Domestic live e-commerce involves online shopping events where products are sold in real-time through live streaming within a single country. This method allows sellers to showcase products, interact with viewers, and boost immediate sales. The devices used for live e-commerce include mobile phones, computers, tablets, and others, and it applies to various categories such as clothing, cosmetics, everyday items, food, and more.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a profound impact on the retail and wholesale sector, particularly in areas such as sourcing, inventory management, and pricing strategies. Increased duties on imported consumer goods including electronics, apparel, furniture, and packaged foods have driven up procurement costs, forcing many retailers and wholesalers to either raise prices for consumers or absorb the financial hit. Small and mid-sized businesses, which often lack pricing leverage, are especially at risk, facing tighter margins and reduced competitiveness. Supply chain disruptions and international shipping uncertainties have further strained inventory cycles. At the same time, retaliatory tariffs from overseas markets have diminished export opportunities for U.S. brands, curbing potential revenue growth. In response, many companies are pivoting to domestic and regional suppliers, bolstering supply chain resilience, and leveraging data-driven demand forecasting to manage cost fluctuations and sustain customer satisfaction.
The live e-commerce market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides live e-commerce market statistics, including the live e-commerce industry's global market size, regional shares, competitors with a live e-commerce market share, detailed live e-commerce market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the live e-commerce industry. This live e-commerce market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The live e-commerce market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1999.67 billion in 2024 to $2271.56 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for online shopping, the growth of live streaming-based shopping, the increasing use of social media, and the increasing penetration of digital channels and mobile devices.
The live e-commerce market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3815.09 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increased internet accessibility, increased internet and smartphone usage, rising demand for live e-commerce services, and the rise of mobile commerce. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, integration with online shopping platforms, integration of live-streaming, integration of consumer electronic devices, and integration of mobile payment solutions.
The forecast of 13.8% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.2% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Tariffs on consumer tech such as ring lights, microphones, and webcams could increase costs for live-streaming setups, making it harder for small-scale sellers to participate in the live e-commerce boom. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The growing internet penetration is expected to drive the expansion of the live e-commerce market in the future. This rise in internet penetration is fueled by an increasing dependence on digital communication, e-commerce, access to information, and remote work capabilities. The internet plays a crucial role in live e-commerce by facilitating real-time interactions between sellers and buyers through livestreams, which enhances engagement and enables instant transactions. For example, in February 2023, Meltwater, a Netherlands-based software company, reported that the number of internet users in the UK grew by 224,000 (0.3 percent) from 2022 to 2023. As a result, the rise in internet penetration is driving the growth of the live e-commerce market.
Leading companies in the live e-commerce sector are concentrating on developing advanced technologies, such as 'shop the show' technology, to improve user engagement and optimize the shopping experience. 'Shop the show' technology refers to interactive systems that allow viewers to purchase products featured in live broadcasts or events directly from their screens. For instance, in April 2024, Amazon.com Inc., a U.S.-based e-commerce giant, introduced the FAST Channel, an interactive and shoppable feature available on Prime Video and Amazon Freevee. This channel incorporates Amazon's 'shop the show' technology, enabling customers to browse, shop, and interact with content while watching TV, using their mobile devices. The channel operates 24/7, offering programming from popular creators, celebrities, and brands, and facilitates easy browsing and purchasing of featured products via the Amazon Shopping app.
In November 2023, IPG Mediabrands Commerce, a U.S.-based media and marketing agency, entered into a partnership with Stickler to develop a comprehensive Live Commerce solution for brands in the Asia-Pacific region. This collaboration aims to provide scalable solutions for brands seeking to establish a foothold in the Live Commerce arena, thereby capturing a larger share of consumer spending in this emerging market segment. Stickler, a U.S.-based provider of live commerce technology and solutions, plays a pivotal role in enabling brands and retailers to leverage this innovative channel.
Major companies operating in the live e-commerce market are Amazon.com Inc., Google plc, Alibaba Group Holding Limited, Meta Platforms Inc., ByteDance Ltd., Kuaishou Technology, Sea Limited, Wayfair Inc., Qurate Retail Inc., MercadoLibre Inc., Under Armour, Flipkart Private Limited, Inly Media Co Ltd., Myntra Designs Pvt. Ltd., Yunji Inc., Gravy Solutions Inc., Mogu Inc, Bambuser AB, NTWRK Inc., Vee24 Inc., Livby Co Ltd, Roadget Business Pte. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the live e-commerce market in 2024. The regions covered in the live e-commerce market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the live e-commerce market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The live e-commerce market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as live product demonstrations, interactive shopping experiences, instant purchases, real-time promotions, and discounts. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The live e-commerce market also includes sales of fashion and apparel, beauty and personal care, electronics and gadgets, home and kitchen, health and wellness, toys and games, and food and beverage. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.