Alibaba reveals 4 megatrend products

Outstanding - attracted by both buyers and sellers

Thai Rath Edition

8 May 2022 5:39 a.m.

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Alibaba.com, B2B e-commerce platform for global commerce, reveals 4 megatrends reflecting demand through global online sourcing.

Based on the analysis of best sellers and new products on the platform.

On average, new products in these four categories are growing at least 5 times faster than other categories, and attracting buyers 2 times as compared to other categories. For buyers and sellers are:

Megatrend 1: Products for sustainability and the environment

The sustainability category is growing faster than any other category.

From e-scooters and e-bikes to disposable eco-friendly goods like bagasse straws, data from the first week of Alibaba.com's annual March Expo campaign indicates demand for eco-friendly products. The environment is skyrocketing.

like lithium-ion batteries

solar panel

or energy storage batteries

In addition, the demand for solar panels mounted on the roof of the house increased by more than 100% compared to the previous year.

Megatrend 2 : Smart Products

Smart products or IoT (Internet of Thing) are products that connect to the Internet and can share information.

which covers automotive parts

accessories

and contactless devices used in public places such as automatic faucets

and smart home solutions

From smart locks to adjustable beds

Smart products newly listed on Alibaba.com received on average 70% more orders than any other category in the three-month period from Dec. 2021 to Feb. 2022. to products in the fast growing game industry

From Alibaba Insights.

com The epidemic of coronavirus and the development of Virtual Reality (VR) technology has grown the market for gaming devices such as gaming keyboards and microphones.

Because the game is now seen as another way to relieve stress.

especially among people who spend more time at home

The technology is also increasing sales of wearables that support biometric and sleep monitoring.

Megatrend 3 : Health Products

Interest in health-related products is booming.

This is evident from Alibaba.com's March Expo campaign, where health products such as multi-purpose electric bikes

Inflatable trampolines and yoga mats are gaining more attention.

Average orders were 2.5 times more than other types of merchandise in the three months from Dec. 2021 to Feb. 2022.

Megatrend 4: Lifestyle products

especially the dress trends

home decoration

self expression

and spending time doing various activities

The main driver of this type of product growth is social media like Instagram, with the purchase of accessories, sunglasses, beach hats, all inspired by images on social media platforms.

As a result, lifestyle products averaged 2.3 times more orders than other products during Dec. 2021 to Feb. 2022, growing on par with clean beauty products.

or beauty products that contain fewer chemicals

In addition, outdoor activities are becoming a global trend, causing the purchase of sports equipment to increase in many countries such as kayaks, hiking backpacks, and more.

and waterproof headphones

Like a smart cleaning device

This is considered a growing category of lifestyle products such as vacuum cleaners and 2-in-1 mops.

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