Expansion of Japan’s Secondhand Goods and Flea-Market App Markets
First written in FY2019-Q3. 2 of 3 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2026.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「According to a survey conducted by the company in January 2026, among people who have used flea market apps and auction sites, the company had the largest number of users and gained greater support than its competitors' services.」
The company presented new findings from its 2026 survey on user support for its service in Japan's used-goods and flea market app markets. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「While the value of items estimated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to become unwanted within a year amounts to approximately ¥7.6 trillion in Japan alone, the total used-goods market in 2017, excluding automobiles and motorcycles, was approximately ¥2.1 trillion. Of this, the flea market app market, including Mercari, was ¥483.5 billion in 2017 and ¥639.2 billion in 2018.」
The market data was updated to show approximately ¥7.6 trillion in unwanted-item value, a used-goods market of approximately ¥2.1 trillion and a flea market app market of ¥639.2 billion. - FY2019-Q3First statedAnnual report
「Of the approximately ¥2.1 trillion total Japanese used-goods market in 2017, excluding automobiles and motorcycles, the domestic flea market app market, including Mercari, was estimated at ¥483.5 billion and grew 58.4% year on year.」
The size and growth rates of Japan's used-goods market and flea market app market were presented as market data underlying business expansion.