According to a survey conducted by Rakuten Insight in May 2024 in China, respondents aged between 25 and 44 years old demonstrated a greater interest in purchasing through live commerce. Notably, 56 percent of respondents in this age group reported making more than six purchases in the past 12 months.
Frequency of purchasing through live commerce in China as of May 2024, by age group
Characteristic
More than 6 times in the last 12 months
3 to 6 times in the last 12 months
1 to 3 times in the last 12 months
I watch livestream shopping events but do not shop
I neither watch nor shop through livestream shopping events
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "How often have you purchased something through live commerce (e.g. livestream or live demo via video sessions)? "
Among a total of 4,679 survey respondents, 2,806 were women and 1,873 were men. Furthermore, 752 respondents were between 16 and 24 years old, 2,211 were between 25 and 34 years old, 1,327 were between 35 and 44 years old, 287 were between 45 and 54 years old, and 102 were 55 years old or older.
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Rakuten Insight. (September 3, 2024). Frequency of purchasing through live commerce in China as of May 2024, by age group [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 12, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1495949/china-purchase-frequency-in-live-commerce-by-age-group/
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