Cross-border e-commerce 2025 is set to be the fastest-growing segment of online retail. In 2025, riding that wave isn’t a “nice-to-have” – it’s survival of the fittest. We’ve blended the headline numbers from two fresh studies into eight take-aways you can act on straight away.

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1. Cross-border sales are leaving domestic growth in the dust

Annual growth: 26.4 % – that’s 219 % faster than home-market e-commerce, on course for US $5 trillion by 2028.
What it means: If you stay local, you’ll miss the sector that’s racing ahead of the pack.

2. Show prices in the shopper’s own currency

92 % of customers feel happier buying when prices appear in their currency.
Quick win: Add real-time currency conversion – one of the easiest ways to slash basket drop-out.

3. Language builds trust

75 % of shoppers want to browse in their native tongue; 59 % of non-English speakers never buy from English-only sites.
To do: At the very least, translate your product pages, basket and T&Cs into the languages of your target markets.

4. Digital wallets rule the checkout

51.7 % of online transactions now go through mobile wallets such as Alipay, WeChat Pay and PayPal.
Action point: Offer the wallets your audiences know – they smooth the path to payment and lower friction.

5. Delivery speed can make or break the sale

52 % of cross-border orders arrive in under seven days; 36 % in five or fewer.
Next step: Display clear delivery times pre-checkout and partner with carriers who can actually hit them.

6. A third of online sales are already cross-border

31.2 % today – projected to hit 58 % by 2028.
Take-away: International selling is no longer a niche; it’s the new normal.

7. Emerging markets are rocketing

Latin America and Africa are growing at 25 % a year, fuelled by smartphones.
Why it matters: Move early in these lower-competition regions – the first-mover advantage is real.

8. China is still the giant in the room

52.1 % of global e-commerce spend happens in China, home to 280 million cross-border shoppers.
Game plan: Explore marketplaces like Tmall Global and JD Worldwide, and tailor your offer to Chinese preferences (mobile-first, live shopping, local payment options).

Ready to cross the border?

Bake these eight stats into your 2025 roadmap and your site will become a true global shopfront – poised to capture the liveliest growth in e-commerce. 2025 won’t wait, so start optimising now and claim your slice of the international pie! By acting on these eight insights, your site will be ready to win in cross-border e-commerce 2025 and beyond.

At MyDutyCollect, we support businesses in navigating these complex regulations by offering automated customs clearance, precise duty and tax calculation, and compliance solutions. As trade regulations evolve, having the right tools in place can make all the difference.

Get in touch with us to find out how we can assist your cross-border operations. Subscribe to our blog and visit our website and Linkedin page for more updates. You can also contact us by sending a message to info@mydutycollect.com. We’d be delighted to hear from you.

Sources :

• https://www.shopify.com/enterprise/blog/multi-currency
• https://capitaloneshopping.com/research/cross-border-online-shopping-statistics/