2022 B2B Marketplace 400 Report

Analyzing the leading 400 U.S. B2B online marketplaces
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2022 B2B Marketplace 400 Report

B2B online marketplaces are growing at an extraordinary rate and altering how business is conducted across multiple industries. According to analysts, there’s no end in sight for this unprecedented expansion.   

Digital Commerce 360 estimates that U.S. B2B online marketplaces will reach a record $130 billion in sales this year—more than five times higher than the $24.6 billion seen in 2020.   

In addition, B2B marketplaces are growing 7.2 times faster than all B2B ecommerce. According to a recent survey, 35.4% of respondents say at least half of their B2B buying is now done via marketplaces and, astoundingly, 9.2% say that at least 75% of their B2B purchases come through marketplaces. 

So, what accounts for such rapid growth?  

The 2022 B2B Marketplace 400 Report has the answers. Our detailed analysis covers the leading 400 B2B online marketplaces, which includes companies headquartered in the U.S. and international marketplaces that sell primarily in the U.S., as well as marketplace growth and purchasing across dozens of industries.

View the table of contents for full details on what’s included in the report. 

Published July 2022

 

WHAT’S INCLUDED 

Rankings by Category & Benchmarking Data 

Explore the leading 400 U.S. B2B online marketplaces, categorized by industry, including agriculture, apparel, aviation, business software, consumer products, electronics, financial services, healthcare, labor, logistics, real estate, wholesale and more.   

Here’s a sample of the category data:  

 

30+ Data-Packed Charts  

Start visualizing the power of strategies and trends in B2B online marketplaces and share critical data with your colleagues and clients.   

 

Executive Overview & Detailed Case Studies  

Read through our major findings on the growth in U.S. B2B ecommerce marketplaces and expert predictions for the industry, including:   

  • Breakout section on the competition (and success) between Alibaba.com and Amazon Business  
  • Real-life case studies on startup marketplace Felux Inc., business services marketplace ShapeConnect Inc., financial services firm Liquidity Services Inc., medical marketplaces BTTN and more 
  • How B2B online marketplaces are expanding their inventory and services to meet the demands of today’s buyers 

 

WHY YOU SHOULD BUY IT 

Our 2022 B2B Marketplace 400 Report is the most comprehensive study of U.S. B2B online marketplaces. This report is also a go-to guide for decision makers in B2B, finance and technology to help determine future investments.   

 

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KEY DATA FROM THE REPORT

  • Sales on B2B marketplaces shot up 131% to $56.5 billion in 2021 
  • B2B marketplace sales accounted for 3.5% of all B2B ecommerce sales in 2021, according to Digital Commerce 360 
  • B2B marketplace sales are expected to account for 6.9% of all B2B ecommerce sales in 2022, Digital Commerce 360 forecasts  
  • 57% of buyers said they were purchasing more from B2B online marketplaces during the pandemic  
  • 35.4% of respondents to a survey by Digital Commerce 360 say at least half of their B2B buying is done via marketplaces 
  • In 2021, B2B marketplace sales represented an estimated 0.4% of all B2B sales and 0.5% of all electronic B2B sales 
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