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The Asia Pacific B2C Ecommerce Market Opportunities Databook forecasts a growth of 7.46% annually, reaching US$3,758.4 billion in 2023. Factors such as increasing smartphone access, internet penetration, and disposable income drive this expansion. The Chinese B2C sector anticipates strong order volumes in Q1 2023 due to the pandemic and New Year sales. E-commerce players like JD.com are launching significant sales events. Although inflation and living costs may temporarily hinder growth, the long-term outlook remains positive, especially for social commerce entities like Pinduoduo and TikTok. The industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.39% from 2023-2027.

The Asia-Pacific B2C E-Commerce Market 2023 report from ResearchAndMarkets.com highlights significant changes in online shopping behavior driven by the pandemic. A notable shift towards online shopping has increased consumer demand for sustainable delivery options. The report indicates that a majority of online shoppers prefer carbon-neutral deliveries for domestic parcels, with around 25% extending the same preference to cross-border deliveries. Furthermore, online shoppers expressed dissatisfaction regarding delivery costs, speed, and convenience, prompting B2C businesses, particularly in Australia, to enhance delivery options and eco-friendly packaging.

Temu, an online marketplace, announces an early start to Valentine's Day shopping with a dedicated section on their site featuring diverse gift options and discounts of up to 90%. Prices start below one dollar, with offerings ranging from jewelry to home decor. The company emphasizes affordability and a hassle-free shopping experience, including free returns on most items within 90 days. Temu benefits from its parent company, PDD Holdings, which utilizes a vast supplier network for cost-effective sourcing, logistics, and order fulfillment. This allows Temu to maintain competitive prices without sacrificing quality.

The global social commerce market is projected to reach USD 6,243.94 billion by 2030, expanding at a 31.6% CAGR from 2023 to 2030. Key drivers include the increasing ease of online purchases and the merging of entertainment with shopping. A significant rise in influencer marketing has further boosted the sector, as over 40% of consumers reported making purchases influenced by social media posts. The B2C segment led the market in 2022 and will maintain this trend. Additionally, the Asia Pacific region anticipates a robust growth rate of 33.1% due to enhanced internet access.

PDD (NASDAQ: PDD) reported substantial financial growth in Q3 2022, with total revenues of RMB35,504.3 million (US$4,991.1 million), up 65% year-over-year. Operating profit soared 388% to RMB10,436.6 million (US$1,467.2 million), while net income attributable to ordinary shareholders surged 546% to RMB10,588.6 million (US$1,488.5 million). Non-GAAP net income also rose by 295% to RMB12,447.2 million (US$1,749.8 million), reflecting strong performance in online marketing and transaction services despite a 31% drop in merchandise sales. Cash and equivalents reached RMB137.8 billion (US$19.4 billion) as of September 30, 2022.

PDD (NASDAQ: PDD) will release its unaudited financial results for Q3 ended September 30, 2022, before U.S. markets open on November 28, 2022. Management will host an earnings call at 7:30 AM ET on the same day, which will be available for live webcast and replay. The company focuses on enhancing digital commerce to benefit local communities and small businesses by providing increased productivity and opportunities.

Temu, backed by PDD Holdings, is launching its early Christmas shopping campaign, offering a wide range of holiday merchandise at competitive prices. With items starting as low as $0.99 and over 250 categories available, Temu is committed to making holiday shopping convenient for consumers. The platform features sections for Christmas decorations, accessories, and clothing, enhancing product navigation. PDD Holdings supports Temu with its extensive manufacturing network, emphasizing consumer insights in production.

Research by Strategy Analytics reveals that smartphone sales during China's 11.11 shopping festival reached 9.0 million units, declining 35% year-on-year (YoY). Despite this slump, Apple remained the leader, selling nearly 3.5 million iPhones and generating 25.1 billion CNY (US$ 3.5 billion) in revenue. In contrast, total online smartphone sales revenue dropped 29% to 36.8 billion CNY (US$ 5.2 billion). Xiaomi and Honor rounded out the top three, with Xiaomi especially strong in the entry and mid-tier segments.