Listed resale platforms are growing: ThredUp revenue rose 19.5% to $310.8 million in 2025.
Why this market is moving now
- US secondhand apparel grew 13% in 2025 against 3.6% for broader retail clothing.
- ThredUp expects the US market to reach $78.8 billion by 2030.
- Listed resale platforms report double-digit revenue growth, such as ThredUp at 19.5% in 2025.
Key figures
Each figure names the source it came from. Open the source list below to read the quoted line.
| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The US secondhand apparel market is expected to reach $78.8 billion by 2030, growing 7.3% a year on average (GlobalData estimate in ThredUp's 2026 report). | 78.8 USD billion | 2030 | ThredUp Inc. |
| The US secondhand apparel market grew 13% in 2025, nearly four times faster than the broader retail clothing market (3.6%). | 13 % growth | 2025 | ThredUp Inc. |
| US online resale was $29.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $48.3 billion by 2030; ThredUp says US resale grew 19% in 2025 in that chart. | 29.7 USD billion | 2025 | ThredUp Inc. |
| The global secondhand apparel market is projected to reach $393 billion by 2030, with a $257 billion level shown for 2025. | 393 USD billion (global) | 2030 | ThredUp Inc. |
| 34% of US consumers say part of their clothing budget is earmarked for secondhand purchases over the next year. | 34 % of consumers | 2026 | ThredUp Inc. |
| 62% of Gen Z shopped secondhand in 2025. | 62 % of Gen Z | 2025 | ThredUp Inc. |
| 57% of sellers resell clothing for income, rising to 61% among Gen Z. | 57 % of resellers | 2025 | ThredUp Inc. |
| ThredUp's revenue rose 19.5% to $310.8 million in 2025, from $260.0 million in 2024. | 310.8 USD million | 2025 | ThredUp Inc. |
| ThredUp had 1.7 million active buyers and 6.1 million orders in 2025, up from 1.3 million and 4.9 million in 2024. | 1.7 million active buyers | 2025 | ThredUp Inc. |
| The RealReal reported total revenue of $692.8 million in 2025, up from $600.5 million in 2024. | 692.8 USD million | 2025 | TheRealReal, Inc. |
Sources and method
The figures on this page come from the public sources listed below. Read how we work.
- ThredUp Inc.: 2026 Resale Market and Consumer Trend Report (2026-03-11)
Quoted lines
- Figure 1
$78.8 billion by 2030, Growing 7.3% Annually on Average
- Figure 2
grew 13% — nearly 4X faster than the
- Figure 3
growing from $29.7 billion in 2025 to $48.3 billion by 2030.
- Figure 4
The Global Secondhand Apparel Market is Projected to Reach $393 Billion by 2030
- Figure 5
34% of consumers’ clothing budget is earmarked for secondhand purchases over the next year.
- Figure 6
62% of Gen Z shopped secondhand in 2025
- Figure 7
57% resell for income, rising to 61% among Gen Z.
- Figure 1
- ThredUp Inc.: Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (2026-03-02)
Quoted lines
- Figure 8
Revenue $ 310,813 $ 260,031 $ 50,782 19.5 %
- Figure 9
Active Buyers totaled 1.7 million and Orders totaled 6.1 million in 2025
- Figure 8
- TheRealReal, Inc.: Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (2026-02-26)
Quoted lines
- Figure 10
Total revenue 692,845 600,484 549,304
- Figure 10
Companies to watch
ThredUp
Online resale platform; 2025 revenue of $310.8 million and 1.7 million active buyers.
The RealReal
Luxury consignment marketplace; 2025 total revenue of $692.8 million.
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the United States market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 08Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 09Opportunities and risks
For new entrants, suppliers and investors - 10Method and sources
Every assumption and source, listed
Included with the full report
- PDF report, 40 to 60 pages
- Excel data pack
- Ready-to-use charts
- Method note and assumptions
- Written to order in 5 working days
Frequently asked questions
How big is the US secondhand apparel market?
ThredUp's 2026 report, using GlobalData estimates, expects the US secondhand apparel market to reach $78.8 billion by 2030 and says it grew 13% in 2025. US online resale was $29.7 billion in 2025.
How fast is secondhand apparel growing?
ThredUp says US secondhand apparel grew 13% in 2025, nearly four times faster than retail clothing at 3.6%, and expects a 7.3% annual growth rate to 2030.
Who shops secondhand?
ThredUp reports that 62% of Gen Z shopped secondhand in 2025 and that 34% of consumers have part of their clothing budget earmarked for secondhand.
How big is the global resale market?
ThredUp's report projects the global secondhand apparel market at $393 billion by 2030, citing GlobalData.
How are resale companies performing?
ThredUp's revenue rose 19.5% to $310.8 million in 2025. The RealReal reported total revenue of $692.8 million, up from $600.5 million.
Why do people sell used clothes?
ThredUp reports that 57% of sellers resell for income, rising to 61% among Gen Z.
Free sample
Get a free sample of this report
We send the table of contents, two sample chapters and the method note, usually within one working day. You owe us nothing for asking.
- Full table of contents
- Two sample chapters
- Method note and data outline