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These top players in the Global direct selling industry are retaining their leading positions for the past decade. These MLM companies are focused on growing customer base and allowing independent entrepreneurs in business growth by using their networks.
MLM has always been about providing network marketing salesforce to businesses or products. These top 5 network marketing companies are primarily concentrated towards providing their networks to healthcare and personal care businesses. They’ve supported entrepreneurs, gained the trust of customers, and symbolised reliability in their journey so far.
1. Amway
Net Worth – US$ 8.8 Billion (as of 2018)
Hands down, Amway is the biggest MLM company of all time! It has dominated the network marketing industry for the past fifteen years. Along with its sister concern – Alticor – Amway soars ahead by being the only MLM company to have the highest number of business partnerships and affiliated companies. Its million-strong sales force operates in more than 100 countries around the world.
2. Market America
Net Worth – US$ 7.3 Billion (as of 2018)
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Despite facing a federal racketeering lawsuit in recent times, Market America leads the MLM competitive landscape by bringing in billion-dollar annual sales revenues from each of its operating markets. It operates in Australia, Singapore, China, Taiwan, Mexico, Spain, and Canada. It is also interesting to know that Market America bags the second spot in this list with a global sales force of just 180,000 representatives.
3. Avon
Net Worth – US$ 5.5 Billion (as of 2018)
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In 2018, Avon and Avon Products generated annual sales worth over US$ 5 Billion value, becoming the world’s fifth-largest company in beauty care. Currently, Avon operates in MLM front with over 6.4 million sales representatives. Due to its aggressive marketing strategies, it is dubbed to be the second-fastest direct selling company in the world, after Amway, in terms of sales growth.
4. Herbalife
Net Worth – US$ 4.9 Billion (as of 2018)
Herbalife Nutrition |
One of the oldest in the business, Herbalife has gained an iconic position in the network marketing industry. Despite being levied into global trade controversies, the MLM company stays unbeatable with its sales of nutritional products. It gained US$250 Million net worth in 1996, becoming the pioneering success in the network marketing industry.
5. Nu Skin
Net Worth – US$ 4.68 Billion (as of 2018)
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Nu Skin Enterprises is a leading US multi-level marketing company, operating mainly in North America and South America. With a network of 1.2 million independent marketers, it distributes and sells dietary supplements and personal care products. It has established products under its Pharmanex brand. The Nu Skin network marketing diaspora is spread across 54 markets and over 500 marketplaces.