Fast facts:
eCommerce in the USA and Canada
US eCommerce Growth:
US eCommerce growth
8.1%
Retail eCommerce Sales:
$905 billion in 2022
eCommerce share in Total Retail Sales:
14.6%
Canada eCommerce Growth:
Canada eCommerce growth:
10.4%
Retail eCommerce sales:
$58 billion in 2022
eCommerce share in Total Retail Sales:
6.2%
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US Demographics
Population 334,233,854
Employment rate:
60%
Internet users:
311.3m
Median Household income:
$70,784 USD
Sources: Census.gov, statitsa.com, dataportal.com
Canada Demographics
Population 38,631,220
Employment rate:
62%
Internet users:
38m
Median Household income:
$59,300
Sources: worldometers.info, tradingeconomics.com, statista.com, Dundaslife
Top Shopping Categories in USA and Canada
Top Online Marketplaces:
Delivering to the USA and Canada
In 2021, the United Parcel Service (UPS) held a 37 percent share of the U.S. CEP market, the largest share of all CEP companies operating in the U.S.
UPS’ largest competitor in the U.S. is FedEx, holding a 33 percent share of the local CEP market.
Canada Post Corporation was the parent company of two of Canada’s leading parcel shipping providers, cementing its position as the country’s primary service provider for e-commerce.
UPS was also the Canada Post Corporation’s main competitor in the Canadian market, holding 15 percent of the 2020 market.
Sources: Shopify.com, statista.com
Top Carriers
(Shopify.com)
GFS International Transit Times
GFS eCommerce Express
USA: 1-3 days
Canada: 1-2 days
GFS eCommerce Plus
USA: 4-8 days
Canada: 3-9 days
GFS eCommerce Economy
USA: 5-9 days
Canada: 4-11
*Fastest transit time is GFS International Express Service, longest transit time is GFS International Economy.
