{"id":398006,"date":"2026-04-21T07:36:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T07:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/?p=398006"},"modified":"2026-06-25T20:37:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T20:37:21","slug":"ai-in-ecommerce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/en\/blog\/ai-in-ecommerce","title":{"rendered":"AI in ecommerce: 2026 trends and statistics online retailers must know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><a href=\"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/en\/blog\/openai-abandons-instant-checkout\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>Agentic commerce<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\">, conversational AI, hyper-personalization, implementation of dynamic pricing strategies, demand forecasting, or contextual pricing are among the most prevailing AI-powered ecommerce trends in 2026.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Marketplace and independent retailers are actively using AI solutions that enable them to benefit from these trends. According to recent data, 91% of the ecommerce businesses are either actively assessing or using AI tools in their daily operations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Furthermore, 89% of participants in Nvidia\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.nvidia.com\/en-us-state-of-ai-report-2026\/retail-state-of-ai-report\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>State of AI in Retail and CPG: 2026 trends<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> study revealed that implementing AI had a positive impact on their business\u2019s revenue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Online shoppers are also becoming more comfortable with AI models, as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/downloads\/documents\/us-en\/153d3d3ba44fa7db\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>41% of consumers worldwide<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> use generative AI to research products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">80% of consumers are expected to use generative AI tools for online shopping by the end of 2026, while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/capitaloneshopping.com\/research\/ai-shopping-statistics\/\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>77% of frequent online shoppers<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> say AI shopping agents speed up their decision-making.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Keep reading for the latest insights into AI statistics and trends in ecommerce.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul data-pm-slice=\"3 3 []\">\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">According to recent research, the size of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.precedenceresearch.com\/artificial-intelligence-in-e-commerce-market\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>global ecommerce AI market in 2026<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> is projected at $11.21 billion.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">95% of businesses say that AI is decreasing their annual operational costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">57% of online retailers want to use agentic AI to increase their efficiency.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">87% of ecommerce businesses consider AI investments and implementation their top priority.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">As of 2026, roughly 60% of consumers have used AI during their buying journeys.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">44% of consumers who tried using answer engines say that it is now their preferred way to research products.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>AI and online sales: Market size and adoption rates<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-398014\" src=\"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AI-in-ecommerce_-2026-trends-and-statistics-online-retailers-must-know.jpg\" alt=\"A graph showing the growth of AI in ecommerce market between 2025 and 2035. \" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AI-in-ecommerce_-2026-trends-and-statistics-online-retailers-must-know.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AI-in-ecommerce_-2026-trends-and-statistics-online-retailers-must-know-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AI-in-ecommerce_-2026-trends-and-statistics-online-retailers-must-know-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">Only a few years after becoming widely available, AI tools are dominating the ecommerce industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">The AI ecommerce market size is expected to grow from $9.01 billion in 2025 to $11.21 billion in 2026. This upward trend is expected to continue over the next 10 years, as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/en\/blog\/top-geo-practices-for-ebay-product-listings\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>AI in ecommerce markets<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> is projected to reach $74.93 billion by 2035.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">North America currently dominates the market with 39% market share, while Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region, driven by rapid AI adoption.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Moreover, the number of worldwide AI users is surging, rising from 115.9 million in 2020 to 451.8 million in 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-398021\" src=\"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AI-in-ecommerce_-2026-trends-and-statistics-online-retailers-must-know-3.jpg\" alt=\"A pie chart showing AI in ecommerce market share by region. \" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AI-in-ecommerce_-2026-trends-and-statistics-online-retailers-must-know-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AI-in-ecommerce_-2026-trends-and-statistics-online-retailers-must-know-3-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AI-in-ecommerce_-2026-trends-and-statistics-online-retailers-must-know-3-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">The vast majority of users come from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/en\/blog\/ecommerce-in-the-us-after-de-minimis-rule-repeal\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>the US<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\">, China, the UK, Japan, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/en\/blog\/ecommerce-germany-definitive-guide\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>Germany<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\">, and the latest statistics indicate that approximately 60% of all AI users will come from these five countries by the end of the decade.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Additionally, 80% of consumers say that they plan to shop with AI in 2026. Ecommerce businesses are adjusting to this trend by continuing to invest in automation tools that enable shoppers to try products virtually, add items to shopping carts, and reorder items automatically.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How are ecommerce businesses using AI?<\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">Most business executives say they plan to increase their AI budgets in 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">What\u2019s more, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.envive.ai\/post\/ai-implementation-statistics-define-digital-success\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>77% of ecommerce professionals<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> used AI tools daily in 2025, and this figure will likely grow as agentic commerce continues to develop and become more accessible to both sellers and buyers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-398028\" src=\"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AI-in-ecommerce_-2026-trends-and-statistics-online-retailers-must-know-4.jpg\" alt=\"A chart showing the top 5 objectives businesses are addressing with AI tools. \" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AI-in-ecommerce_-2026-trends-and-statistics-online-retailers-must-know-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AI-in-ecommerce_-2026-trends-and-statistics-online-retailers-must-know-4-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AI-in-ecommerce_-2026-trends-and-statistics-online-retailers-must-know-4-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">Here\u2019s how online retailers are either already using or plan to use AI:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Creating operational efficiencies\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">To improve their productivity\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">To enhance customer service and improve customer satisfaction<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Furthermore, McKinsey\u2019s State of AI report reveals that 71% ecommerce sellers are using AI to perform at least one business function, with sales and marketing being the most common ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Besides generating titles and product descriptions for listings, merchants are also relying on AI to automate responses to customer queries, analyze historical sales data, perform predictive analytics, and manage refunds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Recent research shows that nearly half of customer interactions will be handled by AI by the end of 2027.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Still, the most common use case in the ecommerce industry for generative AI is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/en\/blog\/does-using-ai-to-create-product-photos-for-an-ebay-store-pay-off\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>content creation<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> for advertising, as 67% of businesses frequently use these tools to produce text, images, and videos for their marketing channels.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The AI\u2019s impact on the buying journey and consumer behavior<\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">The customer data shows that the increasing availability of shopping agents and the automation of the entire purchase process are rapidly changing the way consumers discover, research, and buy products<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-398035\" src=\"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AI-in-ecommerce_-2026-trends-and-statistics-online-retailers-must-know-5.jpg\" alt=\"A graph showing how online shoppers plan to use AI shopping agents in 2026. \" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AI-in-ecommerce_-2026-trends-and-statistics-online-retailers-must-know-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AI-in-ecommerce_-2026-trends-and-statistics-online-retailers-must-know-5-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AI-in-ecommerce_-2026-trends-and-statistics-online-retailers-must-know-5-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><a href=\"https:\/\/capitaloneshopping.com\/research\/ai-shopping-statistics\/\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>More than half<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> of online shoppers who frequently buy products online were using AI to research products in 2024 and 2025. During the same period, consumers were also relying on AI to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Find product recommendations (40%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Discover deals and discounts (36%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Brainstorm gift ideas (30%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Generate shopping lists (30%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Try products virtually (26%)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Although 55% of consumers still distrust shopping agents, the growing number of online shoppers is expressing a positive attitude toward AI.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">The use of shopping assistants on online marketplaces like Amazon or eBay is also increasing.\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/blogs\/machine-learning\/how-rufus-scales-conversational-shopping-experiences-to-millions-of-amazon-customers-with-amazon-bedrock\/\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>Over 250 shoppers<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> have used Amazon\u2019s Rufus in 2025, and the tool\u2019s monthly user base increased by 140% YoY throughout the year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">eBay\u2019s buy-for-me agents are still only available to consumers on the platform\u2019s top marketplaces, like the US, the UK, and Germany.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Nonetheless, the global rollout of eBay\u2019s internal natural language processing shopping tools is expected to continue over the next couple of years, revealing the platform\u2019s dedication to building fully automated shopping experiences for its users.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Which demographics use AI agents for online shopping the most?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-398042\" src=\"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AI-in-ecommerce_-2026-trends-and-statistics-online-retailers-must-know-2.jpg\" alt=\"Two women are looking at a smartphone and one is pointing at the device with her index finger. A t-shirt with floral design is located in left part of the picture. \" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AI-in-ecommerce_-2026-trends-and-statistics-online-retailers-must-know-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AI-in-ecommerce_-2026-trends-and-statistics-online-retailers-must-know-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AI-in-ecommerce_-2026-trends-and-statistics-online-retailers-must-know-2-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">As noted earlier, nearly 80% of consumers say that AI enables them to reach purchasing decisions faster.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Hyper-personalization plays an important role in consumers\u2019 purchasing decisions, as 65% of online shoppers expect ecommerce businesses to understand their needs, and 70% expect personalization to be a standard part of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/en\/blog\/the-best-pricing-strategies-for-international-sellers-on-ebay\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>shopping experience<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Furthermore, a recent study revealed that 87% of companies using generative AI have reported improved customer engagement through offering personalized shopping experiences, while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/en\/blog\/how-to-build-your-ebay-business-with-ai\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>fast-growing SMBs<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> experienced a 40% revenue increase from personalization.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Young consumers aged 18 to 34 have the highest AI adoption rates, as 50.5% of shoppers from this age group use AI tools to buy products online, while 40.6% of shoppers on online marketplaces are aged between 35 and 54.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Gen Z and Millennials are the age groups that are most likely to have a positive attitude towards AI chatbots, as 90% of Gen Zers who have already used AI shopping agents say that it improves their customer experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Additionally, 46% of Millennials are actively using AI shopping assistants, and 12% of consumers from this age group say they intend to do so in the near future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Driving conversions with AI<\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">Google\u2019s AI Overviews mode across the US, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/en\/blog\/ecommerce-uk-definitive-guide\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>the UK<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/en\/blog\/ecommerce-in-europe-in-2026-and-beyond\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>the EU <\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\">still accounts for only a fraction of total organic traffic on the search engine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">As of early 2026, AI Overviews appear in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.triplewhale.com\/blog\/ai-in-ecommerce-statistics#ai-referred-traffic-and-product-discovery\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>14% of shopping queries<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> and have increased by 5.6% in just four months. Also, according to the Adobe Analytics study, in July 2025, the AI-referral traffic to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/business.adobe.com\/blog\/generative-ai-powered-shopping-rises-with-traffic-to-retail-sites\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>online stores in the US grew by 4700%<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> compared to the same period the previous year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Ecommerce brands cited in AI overviews experience a 35% increase in click-through rates, and shoppers arriving at product listings from AI sources tend to spend 32% more time than consumers arriving from paid search, organic, social media, or email sources.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">The data also suggests that AI shopping assistants boost conversion rates by four times, as 11.4% to 12.3% of consumers who reach product listings through AI-generated recommendations end up purchasing the product.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">On the other hand, conversion rates for consumers who don\u2019t use AI tools in their shopping journeys range from 3.1% to 5.3%, depending on the product category.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">A handful of online marketplaces dominate the search results in Google\u2019s AI Mode, as 86% of product listings featured in these results come from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/en\/blog\/5-tips-for-sellers-starting-a-business-on-ebay\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>eBay<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\">, while Walmart and Target are among the top five.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Consequently, sellers on these online marketplaces who optimize their listings for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/en\/blog\/how-does-generative-engine-optimization-geo-on-ebay-work\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>generative engines<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> and AI-powered ecommerce search are likely to improve conversion rates across their stores and see a considerable revenue growth.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What are AI investment priorities for ecommerce businesses?<\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">Google, IBM, Intel, and Microsoft are among the biggest investors in machine learning tools and AI systems for ecommerce.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Moreover, eBay, Amazon, and other major ecommerce platforms are investing heavily in developing internal AI algorithms, conversational shopping agents, and tools that enable merchants to automate various aspects of their operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">eCommerce SMBs are also actively investing in the implementation of AI tools in their processes, as 57% online sellers say they plan to increase their investments in automation tools.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Here\u2019s an overview of how ecommerce businesses are using AI in 2026:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Customer support automation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Product recommendations\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Order tracking and status updates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Personalization<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Inventory management\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Dynamic pricing adjustments\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">It\u2019s also worth noting that a considerable portion of sellers on online marketplaces rely on internal and third-party tools to create marketing content, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/en\/blog\/product-localization-guidebook\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>localize listing titles<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> and descriptions, as well as to analyze historical data and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/en\/blog\/product-listing-seo\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>optimize listings<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> for the platform\u2019s search engine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>AI and the future of ecommerce on online marketplaces<\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">In a constantly evolving ecommerce landscape, gaining a competitive advantage requires staying up to date with the latest market trends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">That\u2019s why independent digital retailers and sellers on online marketplaces alike must integrate AI tools into their daily operations to keep up with the competition and customer behavior.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Galloping adoption rates, growing consumer trust in buy-for-me bots, and a young user base indicate that shopping agents will become a new standard for discovering, researching, and buying products online in the near future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">What\u2019s more, SMBs and enterprise-level ecommerce businesses are already experiencing significant gains from automating their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/srv83848.seohost.com.pl\/en\/blog\/the-best-ebay-listing-optimization-practices\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>product listing creation<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\">, customer care, and inventory management processes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Do you need assistance optimizing your product listings for eBay marketplaces? <\/span><a 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According to recent data, 91% of the ecommerce businesses are either actively assessing or using AI tools in their daily operations.\u00a0 Furthermore, 89% of participants in Nvidia\u2019s State of AI in Retail and CPG: 2026 trends study revealed that implementing AI had a positive impact on their business\u2019s revenue.\u00a0 Online shoppers are also becoming more comfortable with AI models, as 41% of consumers worldwide use generative AI to research products.\u00a0 80% of consumers are expected to use generative AI tools for online shopping by the end of 2026, while 77% of frequent online shoppers say AI shopping agents speed up their decision-making.\u00a0\u00a0 Keep reading for the latest insights into AI statistics and trends in ecommerce.\u00a0 Key takeaways According to recent research, the size of the global ecommerce AI market in 2026 is projected at $11.21 billion.\u00a0 95% of businesses say that AI is decreasing their annual operational costs.\u00a0 57% of online retailers want to use agentic AI to increase their efficiency.\u00a0 87% of ecommerce businesses consider AI investments and implementation their top priority.\u00a0 As of 2026, roughly 60% of consumers have used AI during their buying journeys.\u00a0 44% of consumers who tried using answer engines say that it is now their preferred way to research products.\u00a0\u00a0 AI and online sales: Market size and adoption rates Only a few years after becoming widely available, AI tools are dominating the ecommerce industry.\u00a0 The AI ecommerce market size is expected to grow from $9.01 billion in 2025 to $11.21 billion in 2026. This upward trend is expected to continue over the next 10 years, as AI in ecommerce markets is projected to reach $74.93 billion by 2035.\u00a0 North America currently dominates the market with 39% market share, while Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region, driven by rapid AI adoption.\u00a0 Moreover, the number of worldwide AI users is surging, rising from 115.9 million in 2020 to 451.8 million in 2026.\u00a0 The vast majority of users come from the US, China, the UK, Japan, and Germany, and the latest statistics indicate that approximately 60% of all AI users will come from these five countries by the end of the decade.\u00a0 Additionally, 80% of consumers say that they plan to shop with AI in 2026. Ecommerce businesses are adjusting to this trend by continuing to invest in automation tools that enable shoppers to try products virtually, add items to shopping carts, and reorder items automatically.\u00a0 How are ecommerce businesses using AI? Most business executives say they plan to increase their AI budgets in 2026.\u00a0 What\u2019s more, 77% of ecommerce professionals used AI tools daily in 2025, and this figure will likely grow as agentic commerce continues to develop and become more accessible to both sellers and buyers.\u00a0 Here\u2019s how online retailers are either already using or plan to use AI:\u00a0 Creating operational efficiencies\u00a0 To improve their productivity\u00a0 To enhance customer service and improve customer satisfaction Furthermore, McKinsey\u2019s State of AI report reveals that 71% ecommerce sellers are using AI to perform at least one business function, with sales and marketing being the most common ones.\u00a0 Besides generating titles and product descriptions for listings, merchants are also relying on AI to automate responses to customer queries, analyze historical sales data, perform predictive analytics, and manage refunds.\u00a0 Recent research shows that nearly half of customer interactions will be handled by AI by the end of 2027.\u00a0 Still, the most common use case in the ecommerce industry for generative AI is content creation for advertising, as 67% of businesses frequently use these tools to produce text, images, and videos for their marketing channels. The AI\u2019s impact on the buying journey and consumer behavior The customer data shows that the increasing availability of shopping agents and the automation of the entire purchase process are rapidly changing the way consumers discover, research, and buy products More than half of online shoppers who frequently buy products online were using AI to research products in 2024 and 2025. During the same period, consumers were also relying on AI to:\u00a0 Find product recommendations (40%) Discover deals and discounts (36%) Brainstorm gift ideas (30%) Generate shopping lists (30%) Try products virtually (26%) Although 55% of consumers still distrust shopping agents, the growing number of online shoppers is expressing a positive attitude toward AI.\u00a0 The use of shopping assistants on online marketplaces like Amazon or eBay is also increasing.\u00a0 Over 250 shoppers have used Amazon\u2019s Rufus in 2025, and the tool\u2019s monthly user base increased by 140% YoY throughout the year.\u00a0 eBay\u2019s buy-for-me agents are still only available to consumers on the platform\u2019s top marketplaces, like the US, the UK, and Germany.\u00a0 Nonetheless, the global rollout of eBay\u2019s internal natural language processing shopping tools is expected to continue over the next couple of years, revealing the platform\u2019s dedication to building fully automated shopping experiences for its users.\u00a0 Which demographics use AI agents for online shopping the most? 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