This data comes from the "Top 100 Sustainable Marketplaces Report" by Cross-Border Commerce Europe, supported by FedEx Express and Poste Italiane. The report examines the booming recommerce market in Europe and its role in promoting sustainability and circular economy models.
Recommerce reached $109B in GMV in 2024, growing 20.8% year-over-year.
It now accounts for 12.6% of Europe’s total online GMV, doubling from 5.7% in 2020.
Fashion & beauty recommerce is set to hit 6.9% penetration by 2025, up from 4.3% in 2020.
Top 100 marketplaces, including Vinted and eBay, generated $68.6B in turnover, up 19.1%.
85% of European consumers regularly engage in secondhand buying or selling.
Circular economy practices and digital passports (QR codes, NFC tags) enhance transparency.
Platforms like Vinted lead with 100% sustainable models, earning full GMV credit.
Subscription models make secondhand shopping accessible and popular.
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