PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1424043
PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1424043
The global live commerce platforms market size is expected to reach USD 4,880.38 million by 2032, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Live Commerce Platforms Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Category (Consumer Electronics, Fashion & Apparel, Entertainment, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Furnishing, Others); By Region; Segment Forecast, 2024- 2032" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
Luxury brands are embracing an omnichannel strategy to captivate and involve a younger consumer base, notably Gen-Z and millennials. These demographics emphasize self-care and thorough research before committing to a purchase. In 2023, Gen-Z and millennials played a pivotal role in propelling the growth of luxury products, and projections indicate that, by 2032, they will constitute one-third of the market. Notably, 66% of this demographic has engaged with emerging digital touchpoints like virtual try-on, live streaming commerce, and social commerce, indicating a significant shift in consumer behavior towards digital and interactive experiences in the luxury sector.
The Asia Pacific region emerged as the dominant force in the live commerce platforms market in 2023. Various favorable factors propel this regional market dominance. High internet penetration and widespread smartphone usage have resulted in a significant pool of potential customers. Social media platforms, ingrained in daily life, serve as a direct channel for live commerce platforms to connect with their target audience. Moreover, the growing consumer demand for convenient and engaging shopping experiences in this region aligns well with what live commerce platforms effectively offer. Leveraging influencer marketing, a popular strategy in the region, live commerce platforms adeptly promote their products and services, further contributing to their success.
The demand for live commerce platforms is expected to due to real time engagement and interaction, fundamentally transforming the way companies engage with their customers. This driver is rooted in the human desire for immediate, authentic, and dynamic interactions. Leveraging live video broadcasts, live commerce systems facilitate in-the-moment interactions between buyers and sellers, effectively replicating the experience of an actual storefront. This real-time engagement effectively bridges the gap between digital and physical retail spaces, allowing customers to pose questions, seek clarifications, and receive prompt feedback. Unlike traditional e-commerce models, this driver establishes a dynamic and captivating purchasing environment, injecting excitement and a sense of urgency into the buying process.
The seamless operation of live streaming and real-time interactions faces obstacles in regions with insufficient internet infrastructure, limited bandwidth, and inconsistent connectivity, resulting in a compromised overall user experience. In places needing more robust infrastructure, restricted access to high-speed internet can manifest in buffering issues, interruptions during live broadcasts, and a suboptimal viewing experience.
Furthermore, unreliable logistics and delivery services in certain areas can impede the efficient fulfillment of orders, impacting the entire transaction process. These challenges are exacerbated by the digital divide, hindering the adoption and impact of live commerce platforms due to variations in technological literacy and access. These limitations not only deepen existing disparities in digital access but also hinder the platforms' expansion into untapped markets.
In 2023, the apparel & fashion segment accounted for the largest market share owing to alluring features and interactive characteristics of live commerce. Collaborations with fashion influencers and industry experts played a pivotal role in significantly amplifying the reach and impact of live commerce events.
In 2023, Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest revenue share due to presence of major players, technological advancements, and dynamic startup landscape.
The market is highly competitive owing to the existence of market players with a global presence, including Facebook Live Shopping, Instagram Live Shopping, Shopify, TikTok Live Commerce, YouTube Live Shopping, among others.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the Live Commerce Platforms market report based on category, and region: