eBay supports millions of small businesses and entrepreneurs
Americans across the country rely on eBay to launch and grow their businesses.
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Our Impact
Our trusted platform helps Americans launch and grow their businesses, reach customers around the world, and achieve their dreams.
70 %
of eBay items are sold by small businesses.
43 %
of eBay sellers live in rural communities or small towns.
56 %
of eBay-enabled small businesses reach customers in four or more continents.
40 %
of eBay's gross merchandise volume comes from recommerce.
In the News
In the News
Learn moreOctober 24, 2025
eBay took Resellers to Capitol Hill
September 23, 2025
Bryn Mawr Recommerce Pro Lobbies Elected Officials In Washington
Blogs
Blogs
Learn moreJuly 22, 2026
As Second-Hand Trade Grows, eBay's New Report Calls for Smarter Customs Rules
June 15, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Buying Counterfeit Goods – What Shoppers Should Know
June 10, 2026
Powering a More Sustainable Future: How eBay’s Investments Are Advancing the Circular Economy
Reports
Learn more about our commitment to safeguarding our marketplace, the benefits of the recommerce economy and more in our reports.