Largest Direct Selling Companies
According to Direct Selling News, the largest direct selling companies, by revenue in 2011, were -
| Company Name | Year Founded | 2011 Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Products | 1886 | US$ 11.3 B |
| Amway | 1959 | US$ 10.9 B |
| Herbalife | 1980 | US$ 3.5 B |
| Natura | 1969 | US$ 3.01 B |
| Vorwerk | 1883 | US$ 3.0 B |
| Mary Kay | 1963 | US$ 2.9 B |
| Tupperware | 1946 | US$ 2.6 B |
| Oriflame | 1967 | US$ 2.1 B |
| Nu Skin Enterprises | 1984 | US$ 1.7 B |
| Belcorp | 1967 | US$ 1.6 B |
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