The April 2024 market index numbers show that revenue is up by 5.5%, gross profit has increased by 7.7%, and orders are up by 4.9% compared to April 2023. Additionally, advertising spend is up by 7.7% from last year.

Despite advertising spend being up by 7.7% from last year, indicating higher costs for acquiring sales, the increase in gross profit has kept pace, resulting in no change in POAS (Profit on Ad Spend) from last year. Although ROAS (Return on Ad Spend) is down by 2%, the stability of POAS, alongside increases in revenue and order volume, means that overall profitability is up from April of the previous year.

The stability of POAS is significant because it indicates that despite the higher costs of advertising, the increase in gross profit is proportional, maintaining the profitability of the businesses. This balance ensures that the increased costs do not negatively impact the overall profit margins.

The robust dataset used for the market index includes various businesses and approximately 15.4 million orders. This comprehensive analysis provides valuable insights that can help businesses navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the e-commerce market, by understanding trends in revenue, orders, advertising expenditure, POAS, ROAS, and total gross profit.