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 2023/2024, the European cross-border e-commerce market reached a staggering €326 billion, of which €225 billion, or 69%, was generated by online marketplaces. This reflects the critical role that these platforms play in connecting consumers and businesses across borders, underscoring their importance as key drivers of the digital economy in Europe.
Prominent players like Amazon and eBay continue to dominate, capturing over half of the marketplace-driven turnover. However, the top 100 cross-border marketplaces stand out with a remarkable €197.01 billion turnover, reflecting a 39.29% growth. This highlights the resilience of Europe’s marketplace ecosystem. Despite this growth, the share of marketplaces in total e-commerce GMV is projected to slightly decline from 69% to 67.9% by 2025, signaling potential market maturation. Meanwhile, overall cross-border GMV is expected to rise, with 97.30% of visitors forecasted to be cross-border in 2025, highlighting the continued growth and expansion of the cross-border market.
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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