TOP 100 Global Marketplaces Report 2026

The “TOP 100 Cross-Border Marketplaces Europe” Report is the annual analysis of the best global cross-border platforms operating in Europe, EU28, including the UK.

In 2026, the TOP 100 marketplaces selling in Europe generated an estimated €175.8 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV), including domestic and cross-border sales. Of this total, €139.8 billion, or 79.5%, came from cross-border transactions. These figures underline the importance of marketplaces in connecting buyers and sellers across European borders.

Looking ahead to 2027, the total GMV of Europe’s TOP 100 cross-border marketplaces is projected to grow by approximately 8% to €190 billion. Cross-border GMV is expected to increase by 10% to €154 billion, representing approximately 81% of total marketplace GMV. Growth will be driven by AI-powered product discovery, continued international marketplace expansion and increasing investment in local fulfilment infrastructure across Europe.
The TOP 100 eRank is a relevance ranking obtained by the ponderation of four primary parameters:

• Cross-border online sales across 28 European countries (EU + UK, Switzerland, Norway)
• SEO indicators for cross-border performance
• Coverage of countries (cross-border score)
• Volume and percentage of cross-border visits

The above-mentioned criteria are combined with five secondary weighted parameters:

• Marketplace business models (B2B, B2C, P2P, C2C); Pan-European brand strategies; AI & Big Data strategies; Customer services offered and Marketplace type (Hybrid or Pure): the ranking favors hybrid third-party (3P) B2C marketplaces aiming for higher 3P seller share and increased cross-border GMV.

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