Live Commerce Scale
Live commerce GMV exceeded $5.1 trillion in H1 2025, up 42% YoY. Douyin E-commerce share rose to 28%, surpassing Taobao Live (18%) for the first time; Kuaishou holds 15%.
Taobao Live Share Below 20
Taobao Live market share fell from 23% in 2024 to 18% in 2025. Brand-owned live streaming now accounts for 52% of live commerce volume, with return rates of just 8% vs. 35% for influencer streams.
Brand Self-Streaming Rise
Apple official store, Huawei flagship store and other brand self-streams are driving efficiency, with 8% return rate vs. 35% for KOL streams.
Sources
Sources: MIIT China, Momo Consumer Insights, QuestMobile
Sample
Monitoring SKU: 1M+ | Platforms: Douyin, Kuaishou, Taobao Live, JD Live | Cities: 350+
FAQ
How has the live commerce landscape changed?
A: Douyin (28%) surpassed Taobao Live (18%) for the first time, shifting from Taobao dominance to Douyin leadership.
Why are brands self-streaming?
A: 8% return rate vs. 35% for KOL streams — brand self-streams are far more efficient.










