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Global Direct Selling Retail Sales Hold Steady

The World Federation of Direct Selling Associations releases new data.

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By: Christine Esposito

Editor-in-Chief

Source: WFDSA

According to the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations (WFDSA), direct selling tallied $164 billion in global retail sales in 2024. Global sales were essentially flat, declining by 0.05% after consecutive drops in 2022 and 2023, according to the organization’s latest research report.

Key sectors in direct selling include wellness, cosmetics and personal care, household goods and durables, according to WFDSA.

The number of independent representatives grew slightly over last year to 104.3 million. WFDSA says 72.1% of those representatives are women. 

Top 10 Markets

According to WFDSA, the top 10 markets are:

  • US
  • Germany
  • China
  • Korea
  • Malaysia
  • Japan
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • France
  • Taiwan

WFDSA was founded in 1978 by 12 direct selling associations. 

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