Despite geopolitical tensions, global inflation, and consumer conservatism, the network marketing market continues to develop dynamically. According to a study by Research and Markets, the total sales volume of MLM companies is expected to increase by 4.7% in 2024.
Ranking of global companies in the MLM industry
Network marketing - is one of the most promising business models that continues to show stable growth even during periods of economic instability, thanks to its inclusiveness, innovation, and adaptability. Each year, more entrepreneurs are starting their own network marketing companies and successfully marketing their products. Moreover, according to the Direct Selling Association (DSA), over 5,000 new distributors join the MLM business daily to earn additional income.
Today, the global MLM market features over 10,000 companies, ranging from giants with a long history to rapidly growing startups. Which MLM companies are the best?
Using data from the organization Business For Home, we have compiled a list of the top 50 companies in the world in the network marketing sector, based on their revenue for the previous year:
Place
|
Company name
|
Main products
|
Annual revenue (mln $)
|
Country and year of launch
|
1
|
Amway
|
dietary supplements, cosmetics, household chemicals
|
7700
|
USA
1959
|
2
|
Natura & Co
|
cosmetic products
|
5300
|
Brazil
1969
|
3
|
Herbalife
|
sports and bioactive supplements
|
5100
|
USA
1980
|
4
|
eXp Realty
|
real estate
|
4300
|
USA
2009
|
5
|
Vorwerk
|
kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaners
|
4200
|
Germany
1883
|
6
|
Infinitus
|
herbal dietary supplements, care cosmetics
|
3500
|
China
1992
|
7
|
PM International
|
cosmetics, products for maintaining health
|
3003
|
Germany
1993
|
8
|
Coway
|
air purifiers, water filters
|
2900
|
South Korea
1989
|
9
|
Utility Warehouse
|
gas and electricity supply, telephone communication
|
2990
|
United Kingdom
2002
|
10
|
Primerica
|
financial and insurance services
|
2810
|
USA
1977
|
11
|
Sunrun Inc.
|
household solar panels
|
2260
|
USA
2007
|
12
|
Young Living
|
essential oil, cosmetics
|
2000
|
USA
1993
|
13
|
Nu Skin
|
care cosmetics, dietary supplements
|
1970
|
USA
1984
|
14
|
Mary Kay
|
perfumery, decorative cosmetics
|
1800
|
USA
1963
|
15
|
Forever Living Products
|
aloe-based products, personal care products
|
1800
|
USA
1978
|
16
|
DoTerra
|
essential oil, dietary supplements
|
1750
|
USA
2008
|
17
|
Vivint
|
smart home and home security systems
|
1700
|
USA
1999
|
18
|
ATOMY
|
food additives and cosmetics
|
1710
|
South Korea
2009
|
19
|
Tupperware
|
utensils for cooking and storing foodі
|
1310
|
USA
1946
|
20
|
Joy Main Int.
|
health products
|
1300
|
China
2000
|
21
|
Perfect China
|
household goods, cosmetics
|
1250
|
China
1994
|
22
|
Rodan and fields
|
skin care products
|
1210
|
USA
2002
|
23
|
Sunhope
|
vitamins, dietary supplements
|
1200
|
USA
1978
|
24
|
Optavia – Medifast
|
weight loss programs, food supplements
|
1100
|
USA
1981
|
25
|
Ambit Energy
|
electricity and gas supply, solar panels
|
1090
|
USA
2006
|
26
|
New Era Health
|
food supplements for health improvement
|
1000
|
China
1995
|
27
|
O Boticário
|
perfumes, cosmetic products
|
995
|
Brazil
1977
|
28
|
Betterware de Mexico
|
home care products
|
965
|
Mexico
1995
|
29
|
USANA
|
vitamin complexes, dietary supplements, cosmetics
|
921
|
USA
1992
|
30
|
DXN Global
|
tonic drinks, skin care
|
902
|
Malaysia
1993
|
31
|
SeneGence
|
care and decorative cosmetics
|
900
|
USA
1999
|
32
|
Oriflame
|
perfumery and cosmetic products
|
811
|
Sweden
1967
|
33
|
Longrich
|
personal care products, household chemicals
|
850
|
China
2009
|
34
|
Market America
|
dietary supplements, weight loss supplements, cosmetics
|
800
|
USA
1992
|
35
|
Belcorp
|
cosmetic products, perfume line
|
780
|
Peru
1968
|
36
|
Arbonne International
|
skin, face and hair care
|
700
|
USA
1980
|
37
|
Omnilife
|
dietary supplements and drinks
|
633
|
Mexico
1991
|
38
|
Color Street
|
adhesive strips of nail polish
|
597
|
USA
2017
|
39
|
Amore Pacific
|
personal hygiene, cosmetics
|
585
|
South Korea
1945
|
40
|
Scentsy
|
aromatic oil and candles, detergents
|
579
|
USA
2003
|
41
|
Hy Cite Enterprises
|
dishes, water filters
|
570
|
USA
1959
|
42
|
Yanbal International
|
jewelry, cosmetics
|
536
|
Peru
1967
|
43
|
BeachBody
|
food supplements, fitness programs
|
527
|
USA
1998
|
44
|
QNet
|
travel services, jewelry, coins, etc.
|
520
|
Malaysia
1998
|
45
|
Family First Life
|
financial services, insurance
|
503
|
USA
2013
|
46
|
ACN Inc.
|
mobile communications, energy services
|
500
|
USA
1993
|
47
|
Golden Days China
|
gluten-free products, skin care
|
446
|
China
1991
|
48
|
Nature's Sunshine
|
health products, personal care products
|
445
|
USA
1972
|
49
|
Farmasi
|
cosmetics and perfumes
|
440
|
Turkey
2010
|
50
|
POLA
|
skin and hair care products
|
433
|
Japan
1929
|
As we see, 56% of the top MLM companies are concentrated in the USA, which is attributed to the strong entrepreneurial spirit and large consumer market in the country. According to the Direct Selling Association (DSA), over 70% of Americans are interested in flexible income and career growth offered by network marketing, or they actively purchase products from MLM companies.
Speaking of the most popular product categories, cosmetics and personal care lead, with 44% of industry leaders in network marketing specializing in these areas.
The success of each network marketing company is determined not only by the sale of quality and in-demand products but also by the use of effective promotion strategies, a reliable marketing plan, and efficient software for managing the distributor structure and all critical business processes. A comprehensive approach to all these aspects enables the building of a thriving network marketing business.