MELI Effect

MELIEffect

A regional story, told country by country

The MELI Effect moves across Latin America in different ways. Choose a country to see how it plays out in each market.

MARKETPLACE USERS

Where it allbegins

75%

For 3 out of every 4 users, Mercado Libre is the first place they search for a product

Mercado Libre expands households' options: it lets people compare prices and access products that weren't previously available in their cities

Searching, comparing, and buying without leaving home is part of millions of people's routine.

The MELI Effect also shows up on the buying side. Having more variety and more information within reach makes buying decisions easier and lets people choose the option that best fits their household.

7 out of every 10 users highlight being able to access products that weren't available in their city.

In such a vast country, Mercado Libre helps shorten distances and expands access, no matter where each person lives.

60%

of users go to Mercado Libre to compare prices before any other platform

81%

of users especially value the convenience of shopping from home

52%

of users buy basic or essential consumer goods on the platform

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Brasil · 2026

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