In Q3 2006, online non-travel spending increased to $23.1 bln (up 23%), while travel spending, despite a slowing growth rate, nonetheless reached $18.2 bln (up 9%). Total online spending by consumers reached $41.3 bln in the third Q, representing a 16% increase versus the same period in 2005.
| E-commerce spending in Q3 2006 | |||
| Spending | Q3 | Growth | |
| 2005 | 2006 | ||
| Non-Travel | $18.8 | $23.1 | 23% |
| Travel | $16.8 | $18.2 | 9% |
| Total | $35.6 | $41.3 | 16% |
| Source: comScore | |||