eBay recommerce report shows global monthly secondhand buying rises to 47% in 2026 from 35% in 2025
EBAY•eBay’s 2026 Recommerce Report found that 47% of surveyed consumers buy secondhand monthly, up from 35% in 2025. The report said 70% consider secondhand shopping important for household budgets.
1. Secondhand shopping trends
eBay’s 2026 Recommerce Report said 70% of surveyed consumers consider secondhand shopping important for household budgets, while 47% buy secondhand monthly, up from 35% in 2025. In the U.S., 36% called secondhand shopping very important to their budgets, compared with 28% globally.
2. Seller income and inventory
Among U.S. eBay sellers, 45% cited resale as supplemental income and 25% said it provided vital household-income support. Across surveyed sellers, 85% relied on their own belongings for secondhand inventory.
