Global and China B2B E-commerce Industry Development Status Research and Investment Outlook Analysis Report

Amazon is the world’s largest B2B e-commerce company, followed by Alibaba, Rakuten, IBM, SAP Hybris, Oracle, IndiaMART, Walmart, Mercateo, Magento (Adobe), Global Sources, and NetSuite. Japan is the global market generating the highest B2B revenue. This report investigates the current status and future development trends of the B2B e-commerce industry globally and in China, with a focus on analyzing key enterprises operating in both markets. It also compares present and future trends across North America, Europe, China, Japan, South America, and the Middle East. In 2019, the global B2B e-commerce market size reached USD 45.1 billion, and is projected to reach USD 80.4 billion by 2026, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. This report particularly analyzes enterprises playing significant roles globally and in China, examining their B2B e-commerce product market sizes, market shares, market positioning, product types, and development strategies. Key enterprises include: Amazon Alibaba Rakuten IBM SAP Hybris Oracle IndiaMART Walmart Mercateo Magento (Adobe) Global Sources NetSuite By product type, the market comprises the following categories: Buyer-oriented e-commerce Supplier-oriented e-commerce Intermediary-type e-commerce By application, the market primarily covers: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) Large enterprises Key regions covered include: North America Europe China Japan South America Middle East Table of Contents 1 Overview of the B2B E-commerce Market 1.1 Overview of the B2B E-commerce Market 1.2 Analysis of B2B E-commerce by Product Type 1.2.1 Buyer-oriented E-commerce 1.2.2 Supplier-oriented E-commerce 1.2.3 Intermediary-type E-commerce 1.3 Global Market Size Comparison by B2B E-commerce Product Type (2015 vs. 2020 vs. 2026) 1.4 Global B2B E-commerce Market Size and Forecast by Product Type (2015–2026) 1.4.1 Global B2B E-commerce Market Size and Share by Product Type (2015–2020) 1.4.2 Global B2B E-commerce Market Size Forecast by Product Type (2021–2026) 1.5 China’s B2B E-commerce Market Size and Forecast by Product Type (2015–2026) 1.5.1 China’s B2B E-commerce Market Size and Share by Product Type (2015–2020) 1.5.2 China’s B2B E-commerce Market Size Forecast by Product Type (2021–2026) 2 Analysis by Application 2.1 B2B E-commerce Applications Include the Following: 2.1.2 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)

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