B2B ecommerce pulse: AI agents, marketplace expansion, and digital investment drive mid-2026 momentum
B2B ecommerce is accelerating into the second half of 2026, driven by concrete AI deployments, marketplace expansions, and measurable gains from digital investment. The global B2B ecommerce market reached $20.4 trillion in 2024 and is forecast to hit $36.1 trillion by 2031, providing the macro backdrop for a string of notable mid-year developments. Kawasaki Engines USA's reported 500% average-order-value increase and Global Industrial's 9.2% Q1 sales growth illustrate the real-world stakes of getting digital infrastructure right.
- 01Kawasaki Engines USA reported a 500% increase in average order value through its B2B ecommerce channel, according to Digital Commerce 360's coverage of Salesforce Connections 2026.
- 02The global B2B ecommerce market reached $20.4 trillion in 2024 and is projected to reach $36.1 trillion by 2031, per Grand View Research via Creatuity.
- 0372% of organizations reported adopting AI in at least one business function in 2025, up from 55% in 2023, according to McKinsey's State of AI report.
Jun 18, 2026