Live Commerce Scale
Live commerce GMV exceeded ¥5.2 trillion in H1 2025, up 45% YoY. Douyin E-commerce share rose to 31%, surpassing Taobao Live (17%) for the first time; Kuaishou holds 14%.
Taobao Live Share Below 18
Taobao Live market share fell from 22% in 2024 to 17% in 2025. Brand-owned live streaming now accounts for 58% of live commerce volume, with return rates of just 7% vs. 33% for influencer streams.
Brand Self-Streaming Rise
Apple official store, Huawei flagship store and other brand self-streams are driving efficiency, with 7% return rate vs. 33% for KOL streams.
Sources
Sources: MIIT China, Momo Consumer Insights, QuestMobile
Sample
Monitoring SKU: 1.05M+ | Platforms: Douyin, Kuaishou, Taobao Live, JD Live | Cities: 360+
FAQ
How has the live commerce landscape changed?
A: Douyin (31%) surpassed Taobao Live (17%) for the first time, shifting from Taobao dominance to multi-platform competition.
Why are brands self-streaming?
A: 7% return rate vs. 33% for KOL streams — brand self-streams are far more efficient.










