Top 15 Chinese eCommerce websites (Updated 2024)

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eCommerce has revolutionized the way people shop, and it has become a pervasive part of daily life across the world.  As of 2023, e-commerce’s average penetration rate (i.e., the share of sales made online) was around 20% globally and is expected to be 25% by 2027. When it comes to eCommerce prominence, China is in …

How to Sell in China Online with Tmall Global Cross-Border (Updated 2024)

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With over 26,000 brands from 84 regions around the world, Tmall Global is China’s largest cross-border eCommerce marketplaces created especifically for foreign brands looking to enter the Chinese market and serve the more than 100 million active users on the platform. While only one piece of a successful China multi-channel eCommerce strategy, if you are …

Must-know: 10 Largest South East Asia Online Marketplaces in 2023

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We published the first version of this article 5 years ago, in 2018. Since then, we have been updating it yearly, following the latest developments in the numbers and ranks of the key players in the online marketplace landscape in South East Asia. Our latest update summarizes the data from June through August 2023. The …

How to Set Up a Store on Lazada

Thomas Price

Lazada is one of Southeast Asia’s biggest B2C eCommerce marketplaces. It dominates several of the largest markets in the region, and posts strong numbers in most of the rest – and happily, setup is absolutely free of charge. Therefore, Lazada has become impossible to ignore for brands looking to take advantage of the eCommerce boom …

Alternative Chinese eCommerce Platforms: Off the Beaten Path of Tmall & JD

Thomas Price

Most overseas brands looking to dive into the lucrative China market are well aware of the major Chinese eCommerce platforms. Tmall, Taobao, and JD.com are famous the world over. But the staggering success of eCommerce in China hasn’t solely consolidated around these obvious marketplaces. There are also several interesting and innovative Chinese eCommerce platforms that …

Chinese Online Marketplace Fees – A Look Into Setup Costs

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Looking to start on one of China’s largest online marketplaces with your cross-border eCommerce business? Then you probably are willing to spend and invest some capital in your new venture. TMO Group has experience with helping external parties get started. Want to know more about online marketplace fees? Then keep on reading! **This article has …

How to Set Up a Store on Shopee

Thomas Price

Over the past four years, Shopee has gone from a fast-rising star in the Southeast Asian eCommerce sphere to being every bit the equal of rival marketplace Lazada. Since its launch in 2015, Shopee has experienced explosive success throughout the region, rapidly growing to best Lazada in some countries while putting up a good fight …

China Fashion eCommerce: Five Platforms Worth Knowing

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Fashion is a booming industry in China. Where once brands were cautious about IP infringement and copies, now they’re feeling secure in the country’s legal protections and are excited about the economic opportunities it offers. A huge consumer base is a feature of any potential China market segment. But coupled with this is an increasing …

South and Southeast Asian eCommerce Marketplaces: Who’s Who

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When it comes to online shopping platforms in the South and Southeast Asian region, consumers are spoiled for choice. Today, we’re going to look at the most popular platforms in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Indian eCommerce Marketplaces The top 3 most popular online marketplaces based on monthly visits in India are Amazon India, …