Far beyond technology, simple items dominate the top of historical sales to the present day
What was the merchandise you bought most in your life? A survey by Ruby Midia Corporation has collected data on a current cutout of the goods that sell the most today in the market.
It’s not iPhone, no Barbie: the 6 best selling goods in human history
1. Aspirin – 10 trillion units
Used to relieve pain, reduce fevers, prevent or treat disease, aspirin has been impressive 10 trillion tablets sold since its inception in 1899 by Bayer. Annual production reaches 100 billion units, with annual consumption of 40,000 tons of pills, equivalent to about 120 billion tablets.
2. Coca-Cola cans-2 trillion units
The darling Coca-Cola drink, recorded as a mark in 1893, reached the mark of approximately 2 trillion cans sold since 1955, according to estimates by Coca-Cola Company. With an average of 2 billion cans a day, the drink has consolidated itself as a cultural and economic symbol, reflecting marketing power and the global expansion of the company, which continues to innovate with partnerships and seeking more expansion in the market.
3. LEGO PARTS – 1.1 trillion units
Lego parts, manufactured by the homonymous Danish company, total 1.1 trillion units sold by 2025, according to the Lightiling website, which reports the company’s growth, with 832 world stores and a revenue of $ 7.2 billion in 2020. The popularity of pieces between children and adults, driven by its versatility, explains to the top of toys ranking.
4. AMMINATION CAPSULES – 1 trillion units
Small weapon ammunition capsules such as revolvers and rifles total about 1 trillion units manufactured to this day. This is what a report from the Small Arms Survey and Oxfam pointed out, which considers an annual production of 12 billion, with historical peaks, such as 150 billion during World War II. The data reflects the impact of war industry on global history, although it is a sensitive and controversial theme.
5. BIC pens – 100 billion units
The BIC pens, produced by the French company Bic, have reached the 100 billion mark of units sold since its launch. This figure comes based on Statist’s reports, which indicate a global revenue of over 1.831 million euros in 2021. The accessibility and durability of the pen made it an essential item in offices and schools around the world.
6. Pokémon Letters – 75 billion units
Another study of the study pointed out that the famous Pokémon cards, released in 1996, total approximately 75 billion units sold by 2025. Launched in 1996, the game of collectible cards cross generations and boosts a sales profit that only grows, not only by nostalgia but the brand’s multigenerational appeal.
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