Q1 2023

Consumer Trends Report

Consumer behaviors constantly evolve, and in 2023, the preferences and habits of America’s youngest adults are painting a unique picture of current and future market trends. This quarterly study of 1,000 U.S. consumers explores spending and ecommerce trends, with a special focus on generational differences among Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X, and Baby Boomer shoppers as the buying power of each group continues to shift.

Explore the full report to find:

A pulse check on consumer spending: Where, when and how people are shopping, what they’re buying, and where they’re cutting back
A deep dive into generational differences among consumers top priorities
Insights into social media’s ever-expanding influence on ecommerce

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Key Insights

America’s youngest adult shoppers are savvy — and setting a new standard for ecommerce. 32% of Generation Z consumers shop online once a day or more, compared to just 7% of Baby Boomers who do the same.

Where do American consumers start their search for products online? The majority still pick Amazon, while Gen X favors search engines. Among Gen Z, 43% start on TikTok — higher than those who start on Google!

Approaches to saving money vary wildly among generations as inflation continues to impact spending. Baby Boomers are 78% more likely than Gen Z to buy items on sale, while Gen Z buys used products more than any other age group.

About the Report

Methodology

Jungle Scout conducted an anonymous survey between Feb. 8 and Feb. 9, 2023, among 1,000 U.S. consumers about their buying preferences and behaviors. Respondents represented 48 U.S. states, all genders, and ages 18 to 75+, as well as various employment types and income levels.

Respondents were asked questions about their behaviors and spending since the beginning of 2023. Some of the analysis in the report compares responses from this survey to previous consumer trends surveys conducted by Jungle Scout, where data has been collected on a quarterly basis since June 2020.

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About Jungle Scout

Jungle Scout is the leading all-in-one platform for ecommerce sellers, supporting more than $50 billion in annual Amazon revenue. Founded in 2015 as the first Amazon product research tool, Jungle Scout today features a full suite of best-in-class business management solutions and powerful market intelligence resources to help entrepreneurs and brands manage their ecommerce businesses. Jungle Scout is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and supports 10 global Amazon marketplaces.