Behind the Rizz of Social Commerce
A USD 34 billion market
The rise of social commerce in Southeast Asia has been nothing short of remarkable. Although not a new concept, it has only started gaining mainstream popularity in recent years (2020, to be exact). In 2022, the Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of social commerce in SEA reached a whopping USD 34 billion, with projections for USD 85 billion by 2027. This translates to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.4%.
Taking a peek behind the scenes
The rise of social commerce has painted a rosy picture of entrepreneurs raking in profits while engaging with their audience in a fun, dynamic way. But behind the perfectly lit live streams and curated feeds lies a different reality — one riddled with challenges and unseen struggles. In this whitepaper, Ninja Van tries to find the answer to what sellers love and hate about social commerce.
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The right awareness
37% of social sellers say that it’s “easier to be known” among relevant target audiences via social commerce platforms.
The common challenge
50% of social sellers say that creating effective content is challenging.
The diversification
34% of social sellers say they need to diversify their sales channels to target different audiences.
