Today, a big chunk of the global population has access to the internet, and that’s mainly the reason why everyone’s into buying stuff online. Yes, that’s what we call E-commerce. On the global stage, the e-commerce scene is seeing trillions of USD worth of sales, especially in 2024. And that is pretty insane if you think about it for a sec. So, certainly, there had to be some e-commerce companies that are contributing to these mind-boggling sales numbers, right? Yes! And today, we’re here to take a good look at the top 15 biggest e-commerce companies in the world as of 2025. So, let’s just get to the list.
1. Amazon
First on the list and very apparently, with a whopping $2.391 trillion as market capitalization, Amazon is unsurprisingly the largest e-commerce company in the world by 2025. Well, as of right now, you can’t doubt that because it literally is the biggest player out there in the e-com scene. Not just the products they have on their platform or the delivery network in place, they’re also famous for other services like AWS, Amazon Prime, and much more. And just so you know, Amazon is THE e-commerce company with annual revenue exceeding $524 billion in 2023.
2. Alibaba
No matter where you live in the world, you must have heard of Alibaba, not the story one but the platform where you can buy a lot of different things. And as a matter of fact, Did you know that Alibaba hosts the world’s largest online shopping festival, Singles’ Day, which consistently breaks global sales records? Well, that’s something! It was worth about $226 billion, and the entire foundation of the Chinese e-commerce giant consists of sales made over Taobao and Tmall, just saying. Value-adding such as Alipay is integrated with cloud computing, so that the whole supply chain is holistic and comprehensive globally, not just in China, you know?
3. Walmart
With that $441 billion market cap, it could very well have been to the 2nd spot of this list, but since they’re mainly focusing on retail stores, that’s why we have ranked it on the 3rd spot. Still, best known for unmatched grocery delivery and seamlessly integrating online to offline, Walmart leverages its physical store networks like no other. All in all, yes, Walmart’s omnichannel approach continues to make it a household name for shoppers around the world, with over 10,000 stores in more than 25 countries.
4. JD.com
What would you do if you could order something today and have it delivered to you the same day, anywhere you are in China? This is one promise that JD.com delivery has made and, perhaps most unbelievably about it, it is worth $88 billion. Sure enough, JD.com has characteristics that are engineering and speed, and it serves more than 580 million active users, well, that’s just as of right now. It invests in automation, robotics, and other AI-powered efficiencies to give it the edge in fast-paced e-commerce.
5. Shopify
Next on the list, if you are someone who wants to open your own online store, well, in that case, Shopify is the best and simplest option you have. No, we’re not biased or anything like that, this is how it is. Valued at $148 billion, this Canadian platform serves as a backbone for thousands of new entrepreneurs across the globe. You know, from payments to analytics and marketing, Shopify ensures that companies can engage their customers better and with less effort.
6. Meituan
How is it that one company is capable of processing billions of orders for food delivery and travel booking in one single year? Well, that’s just Meituan what we’re talking about. Valued at $145 billion, Meituan has managed to become the service-oriented e-commerce portal in China. Its app serves all daily needs that nothing else can match: comfort and convenience to truly essential seamless service to millions, all seeking services at affordable prices.
7. Mercado Libre
As a whole, the Latin American e-commerce industry is not that slow: MercadoLibre has come up to market $92 billion and serves the region with a packaging of e-commerce and fintech through MercadoPago. With operations in 18 countries, it makes itself the marketplace choice to consumers Latin Americans. Indeed, it has changed the picture of digital payments in a cash-reliant region. MercadoLibre adapts and transforms the market.
8. Pinduoduo
Want to go shopping with family and friends for better deals? Pinduoduo has perfected this group-buying model, revolutionizing e-commerce in China. Valued at $106 billion, the social commerce platform is keeping millions of users who love to shop together and also love discounts. With a 66% revenue growth in 2023, Pinduoduo is proving that affordability and engagement make a great winning combination, you know?
9. Reliance Retail
Yes, you’re right, Reliance Retail is world famous actually, not just a big name in India, they’re kinda making it global. You see, it happens to be a world player in the e-commerce way. This $206 billion giant is backed up by the Jio robust digital ecosystem, reshaping grocery shopping online with JioMart, you know?
10. Coupang
Coming in at number ten is the speedy delivery service of Coupang, you know, the best in the country with regard to the speed of delivery in South Korea. Coupang is the “Amazon of South Korea,” and it has grown into one of the biggest consumers’ favorites, and we all know why exactly. Like, with a market value of $66 billion, Coupang will have packages delivered by morning to customers placing their orders the evening before.
11. eBay
If you use the internet, there is no way that you don’t know about eBay, it is literally one of the biggest and oldest ecommerce platforms out there. And if you’re wondering, well, it is worth $30 billion and continues to be the global leader in C2C and B2C. This one is still doing pretty great in staying relevant, you know?
12. Costco
Yes, you may already know that admittedly, Costco is primarily known for warehouse stores, but its digital platform is fast catching up with the dollars it receives in revenues, that’s for sure. Like, at $205 billion, Costco’s e-commerce side shines in bulk goods and groceries.
13. The Home Depot
If you’re a US resident, you must be in love with The Home Depot, because this is where you get all your home decor stuff. This would come to mind because of the $324 billion capitalization and it has modern concepts such as augmented reality (AR), blending with the traditional stamp of retail. Yes, they’re doing something new in this digital age.
14. Flipkart
Then comes the Flipkart platform, you know, India’s e-commerce pioneer that literally became a multi-billion-dollar enterprise, close to $50 billion worth. That just goes to show how much Walmart is interested in the Indian market, and that’s why they bought Flipkart.
15. Zalando
Last on the list, you see, yes, it is Zalando that is highly considered in the fashion industry of Europe. This one though, located in Germany, Zalando specializes in clothing and accessories with sustainable production processes and is thus valued at $9.5 billion as of early 2025.
Conclusion
There you have it. And sure enough, there must be your favorite e-commerce company on this list too, right? Well, if we talk about which companies contribute the most to the global e-commerce scene in terms of growth, sales, and profits, then these sure are the biggest ones out there.
Brandon is the cheif editor and writer at WorldUnfolds.com. With a passion for storytelling and a keen editorial eye, he crafts engaging content that captivates and enlightens readers worldwide.
