GMV

Gross Merchandise Value

Revenue

The total value of merchandise sold through a platform over a given period, before deducting fees, returns, or discounts.

What is GMV?

Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) represents the total sales dollar value of merchandise sold through a marketplace or platform. It's a top-line metric that shows the total transaction volume. Important distinctions: - GMV includes the full transaction amount before any deductions - It doesn't account for returns, discounts, or platform fees - Revenue and GMV are different—revenue is what the platform actually keeps GMV is commonly used by marketplaces and platforms to demonstrate scale and growth, even if they only keep a percentage as revenue.

Formula

GMV = Number of Items Sold × Average Selling Price

Example

If 10,000 items sold at an average of $75, GMV = $750,000.

Why GMV Matters

GMV shows the total economic activity on your platform, which is important for marketplaces and platforms.

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