The most visited online marketplaces in the world

Online marketplaces have long been the hubs of global trade. New figures from Statista (as of December 2024) impressively demonstrate where global purchasing power is concentrated on the internet:
Unsurprisingly, Amazon.com leads the pack with over 3 billion monthly visitors, followed by Temu, AliExpress, eBay, and Walmart. In total, the twelve largest platforms generate more than eight billion visits per month – a gigantic stream of potential customers and orders.

For retailers selling internationally, this is a golden opportunity. But it also brings new challenges: customs, shipping times, returns, country-specific regulations, packaging requirements, and tax issues.
Right here comes worldwidesend into the game.

Why statistics are crucial for retailers and shippers

Anyone who sells successfully on online marketplaces today needs to think globally – and be able to deliver locally at the same time. The Statista data clearly shows:
The e-commerce landscape is more international and dynamic than ever.
Here are a few examples of how this translates into concrete effects:

1. Amazon dominates, but platform diversification is increasing.
Amazon is by far the leader – but platforms like Temu, AliExpress, and Etsy are growing rapidly. Merchants active on multiple marketplaces therefore need to use shipping solutions that are not tied to a single system.
Our preview of worldwideShipping processes can be controlled across marketplaces – regardless of whether orders come from Amazon, Shopify, eBay or Temu.

2. International demand is growing faster than local logistics.
Whether a customer in Canada, Japan, or Italy buys something, they expect the same delivery speed as domestically. Many retailers underestimate the effort involved in ensuring smooth international shipping: customs documents, certificates of origin, tax identification numbers, returns, and prohibited goods.
Our platform automates these processes – with digital customs clearance, seamless shipment tracking and price-optimized shipping routes.
This makes international orders just as easy as national ones.

3. Marketplace logistics is not a one-way street.
Many sellers believe that the marketplace itself "takes care" of the shipping logistics. However, this only applies to certain models (e.g., FBA on Amazon). Those who want to remain flexible or ship outside the EU need their own shipping infrastructure.
Our preview of worldwideWhen shipping, merchants retain control – including import processing, tax optimization and returns management – ​​all without their own shipping software.

Practical example: From Leipzig to Los Angeles in seconds

A dealer sells via Etsy handmade products and about Amazon.de Electronic items.
Within a month, orders arrive from over 15 countries.
Normally this means:

• Check 15 different shipping rates,

• Fill out 15 different customs declarations,

• 15 times the risk of incorrect information and returns.

Our preview of worldwideThe sending process is automatic.
The merchant only enters weight, dimensions and value of goods – we calculate all customs duties and shipping costs worldwide in real time, select the cheapest route and automatically create the shipping documents.
This saves the retailer minutes per shipment – ​​and days over the course of the year.

Global marketplaces need global shipping solutions

A closer look at the statistics reveals that many of the most visited platforms are located outside of Europe:
Temu and AliExpress are strong in Asia, Ozon in Russia, Rakuten in Japan, and Amazon.in in India.
This shows how fragmented online retail is regionally.
A shipping service that only understands EU logistics will quickly reach its limits.

worldwideIn contrast, versand covers more than 200 countries – with customs clearance in seconds, digital MRN creation and price optimization via DHL, UPS, FedEx, DPD and many other carriers.
We are the technical translator between international marketplaces and real-world logistics – or, to put it more simply:
We make global sales shippable.

How retailers can profit from these trends

• Focus on growing platforms
  New marketplaces like Temu or Ozon open up additional sales channels. With a flexible shipping partner, these markets can be accessed quickly – without needing your own contracts or local depots.

• Automation instead of manual labor
  Thanks to automatic price calculation, customs forms, and label creation, manual effort is significantly reduced. This enables true "zero-click shipping"—one of our core ideas.

• Visibility through reliability
  Marketplaces like Amazon and eBay rate sellers based on shipping speed and customer satisfaction. Those who reliably deliver international shipments rise in the rankings and gain more visibility – which directly translates into increased sales.

• Sustainable shipping as a competitive advantage
  Platforms and customers are increasingly paying attention to CO₂ emissions. With partners like UPS GoGreen or DHL Hylane We offer sustainable shipping options that combine environmental responsibility with efficiency.

Global platforms. Local logistics. One solution.

The latest Statista analysis shows: Global e-commerce is growing – and the rules of the game are changing.
Traders entering international markets now have enormous opportunities – if they have shipping under control.

worldwideShipping is the bridge between these worlds:
We connect online marketplaces with smart logistics, automate customs processes, reduce shipping costs and make international deliveries as easy as domestic shipping.

Or in other words:
While billions of clicks land on Amazon, Temu or eBay – we make sure that every package actually arrives.