Market size of q-commerce in China 2016-2025
The adoption of q-commerce in China
Q-commerce, also known as quick commerce, is a new form of e-commerce. When compared to traditional e-commerce, q-commerce provides on-demand delivery within a short period of time, sometimes even less than 30 minutes. To make this possible, quick commerce providers often establish a network of stores and warehouses around residential areas. Once the order is received, the item is dispatched and transported by the last-mile delivery immediately. As of 2021, quick commerce has been adopted in most tier-1 and tier-2 cities in China, with more than 600 million users.
China’s leading q-commerce providers
In 2021, Meituan Shangou was China’s largest q-commerce platform, followed by JD Daojia and Ele.me. Meituan Shangou was launched in 2018 by China’s largest local service provider Meituan. Meituan Shangou currently operates in over 2,800 Chinese cities and towns, offering over a billion items daily.