As an AI language model, I don’t have access to real-time data to provide you with the current state of the list. However, based on data from Statista and various industry reports, here are 10 B2B platforms that have historically dominated global trade:
1. Alibaba: Based in China, Alibaba is the largest B2B e-commerce platform in the world. It boasts of 10 million active buyers and sellers and offers international trade services like logistics, customs clearing, and financing.
2. Amazon Business: Amazon’s B2B platform provides a wide range of products and services for businesses and enterprises of all sizes.
3. Global Sources: A Hong Kong-based e-commerce company, Global Sources offers sourcing solutions for buyers and suppliers in Asia and beyond.
4. TradeIndia: An Indian-based B2B platform that connects Indian manufacturers, suppliers, exporters, and producers with worldwide buyers.
5. DHgate: Also based in China, DHgate connects small and medium-sized businesses with Chinese manufacturers to source goods at low prices.
6. Exporters India: This Indian-based B2B marketplace helps businesses find international buyers for their products.
7. ThomasNet: A United States-based B2B platform, ThomasNet connects industrial buyers with suppliers across various industries, including aerospace, engineering, and manufacturing.
8. EuroPages: A European-based B2B search engine that lists companies, products, and services across more than 30 countries.
9. HKTDC: The Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s B2B platform aims to connect businesses worldwide with suppliers from Hong Kong and China.
10. eWorldTrade: A Pakistan-based B2B platform that offers trade-related services to businesses worldwide, including sourcing, selling, payment processing, and logistics.