Marketplace GMV analytics 
Taobao
Taobao is a marketplace exclusively for third parties that provides a platform for external sellers. Owned by Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd., Taobao is a marketplace with nationally-focused sales. Its GMV is generated mostly in Greater China. Other countries only account for a small share of GMV, e.g., South Korea. The domain taobao.com accounts for the largest share of its eCommerce GMV. With regards to the product range, Taobao is an all-round marketplace, with products on offer that cover different categories, such as Fashion, Hobby & Leisure as well as Electronics. The marketplace was launched in 2003.
Taobao: Marketplace GMV analytics
GMV development of Taobao
Taobao
Gross merchandise volume
Global rank
- 2014: Annual report, ECDB analysis2015: Annual report, ECDB analysis2016: Annual report, ECDB analysis2017: Annual report, ECDB analysis2018: Annual report, ECDB analysis2019: Annual report, ECDB analysis2020: Annual report, ECDB analysis2021: Annual report, ECDB analysis2022: Annual report, ECDB analysis2023: Annual report, ECDB analysis2024: Forecast2025: Forecast
Taobao: Marketing performance indicators
Regional scope
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Taobao: Competitor analysis
The top similar marketplaces to Taobao
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- Marketplace website, ECDB analysis
Taobao: History & milestones
Main events at a glance
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Taobao: Company & contact information
Leads for your research
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