Whitepaper · from Salesforce
Map Your International Ecommerce Strategy
The benefits of global ecommerce expansion are obvious: Tap into new markets and revenue streams, increase brand awareness, and boost your bottom line. Foreign sales drive an estimated 39% of revenue, on average, at

- Format
- Whitepaper
- Published by
- Salesforce
- Category
- eCommerce & Retail
- Added
- 28 May 2026
About this whitepaper
The benefits of global ecommerce expansion are obvious: Tap into new markets and revenue streams, increase brand awareness, and boost your bottom line. Foreign sales drive an estimated 39% of revenue, on average, at companies that sell internationally. Sounds like a no-brainer, right? The fact is: International ecommerce can be complex.
There’s a lot to consider when it comes to cross-border commerce. Before you even get started, you need to determine which regions and locales have the greatest market potential. And each potential market may have different barriers to entry. What are the unique local nuances when it comes to shopping online and the customer experience? Will the investment and risk outweigh the potential reward — and vice versa?
In this guide, you’ll learn the key steps to map your global strategy based on Salesforce’s experience helping hundreds of brands expand globally.
- Identify your brand’s market potential
- Understand the complexities of international ecommerce
- Harmonize your omnichannel experiences
- Localize your experience by market
- Determine payment and tax methods
- Tap into partner expertise
Listen or skim
Summaries are generated from this page’s text. Read the full piece for the detail.
More from Salesforce
All 5 →
Stay ahead of your competition with insights from sellers worldwide
New Salesforce research from over 5,500 sellers reveals the latest trends driving revenue growth today.The data doesn’t lie. Sellers are seeing a spike in sales, and many credit AI as a driving force for recent

Yoga Democracy outgrew Shopify and turned to Salesforce
Listen to the podcast to hear Yoga Democracy's CEO and Ember Agency's Co-Founder discuss their six-week transition from Shopify to Salesforce. Hear how the brand achieved:

Discover 7 ways AI can help you close more deals.
Learn 7 real-life examples of how AI can make reps more productive throughout the sales cycle.
Elsewhere in eCommerce & Retail
See the category →
Inside the IPO Window: Market Conditions, Deal Readiness, and the Role of AI
With IPO activity gaining renewed momentum, companies are evaluating an evolving and highly competitive market window. Issuers and deal teams face increasing pressure to execute efficiently and act quickly, making

Mastering the IPO Journey: Key Tips for Private Companies
As the IPO window reopens, private companies face a complex and fast-moving market. Deal teams and issuers must execute with flawless precision, but relying on fragmented data and manual workflows can severely

The New Rules of E-commerce Parcel Delivery in North America
Parcel Delivery Has Changed. Has Your Operating Model Kept Up?