eBay Q3 GMV Rises 15% to $23.17 Billion
eBay’s third-quarter GMV rose 15% year over year, with notable contributions from collectibles, automotive and fashion; Depop continued to expand demand for secondhand goods.
What are the key facts?
- 1eBay Q3 GMV rose 15% year over year to $23.17 billion
- 2eBay Q3 revenue rose 14% year over year to $3.21 billion
- 3Collectibles were the largest source of growth
- 4Demand for secondhand goods through Depop continued to expand
What happened?
Digital Commerce 360’s report on eBay’s third-quarter business said that for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, eBay’s GMV rose 15% year over year to $23.17 billion, while revenue increased 14% to $3.21 billion. The report said collectibles remained the largest source of growth, while eBay Motors and fashion also made notable contributions. Meanwhile, demand for secondhand goods generated by Depop continued to expand. The change provides cross-border sellers with a reference for observing shifts in eBay’s demand structure, with trading cards, toys and collectibles, limited-edition goods, automotive parts, secondhand fashion and vintage clothing receiving attention. For these products, sellers should also focus on condition, serial numbers, sizing, compatibility and proof of authenticity. In the European market, certification, returns and cross-border shipping costs are additional operating factors.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
eBay’s third-quarter GMV rose 15% year over year to $23.17 billion. Collectibles remained the largest source of growth, while demand for automotive, fashion and secondhand goods through Depop also expanded. Sellers should reduce reliance on generic new products and price competition, and instead focus on niche product selection and inventory management supported by clear condition, compatibility and authenticity information.
What should sellers do now?
- 1This week, review existing inventory across trading cards, toys and collectibles, limited-edition goods, automotive parts, secondhand fashion and vintage clothing. Record inventory volume and proof-of-authenticity status for each category in a product-selection review table.My AI Agents
- 2This week, check the condition, serial number, size, compatibility and proof-of-authenticity descriptions of relevant eBay listings one by one. Prioritize collectibles, automotive parts and secondhand fashion, and complete a list of missing fields.Listing Optimizer
- 3This week, create replenishment sourcing lists for collectibles, automotive parts and secondhand fashion. Record target products, condition requirements, supporting documents and replenishment status, producing at least three actionable category lists.Procurement List
- 4This week, calculate selling, sourcing, shipping, return and certification costs for relevant products in the European market, covering collectibles, automotive parts and secondhand fashion. Produce a listing-level profit review table.Profit calculator