Social commerce sales in China vs. the U.S. 2021

Published by
Stephanie Chevalier,
Oct 25, 2022
In 2021, social commerce sales amounted to some 351.6 billion U.S. dollars in China. Notably, the country had about 850 million social commerce users that year. Meanwhile, sales through social media channels generated approximately 36.6 billion dollars in the United States, with nearly 97 million social buyers.

Retail social commerce sales in China and the United States in 2021 (in billion U.S. dollars)

© Statista 2024
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Sources

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

February 2022

Region

China, United States

Survey time period

May 2021

Special properties

estimates

Supplementary notes

Products or services ordered on social networks such as Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, VK, and WeChat, and Line. Excludes tips, travel, gambling, food and drink services, events, subscriptions, money transfers, bill payments, and other regulated industries.

Citation formats
Statista Accounts: Access All Statistics. Starting from $2,388 USD / Year
Basic Account
Get to know the platform

You only have access to basic statistics.
This statistic is not included in your account.

Starter Account
The ideal entry-level account for individual users
  • Instant access to 1m statistics
  • Download in XLS, PDF & PNG format
  • Detailed references
$199 USD / Month *
Professional Account
Full access

Business Solutions including all features.

* Prices do not include sales tax.

Statistics on " Social commerce in the United States "

The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics

Other statistics that may interest you Social commerce in the United States

Overview

5

Product categories

4

Social buyers

4

Purchasing behavior

6

Inspiration and influence

6

Advertising and marketing

6

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Topics

E-commerce on TikTokSocial media advertising and marketing worldwideLivestream commerceSocial commerceInfluencer marketing worldwide
Statista Accounts: Access All Statistics. Starting from $2,388 USD / Year
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Menu