Press release
Sep 12, 2025
Gentilly, September, 12th, 2025 – Recommerce©, the leading European player in trade-in, refurbishment and resale of consumer electronics, and Xiaomi, a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an Internet of Things ("IoT") platform at its core, announce a strategic partnership for the deployment of integrated trade-in programs across Europe and enhance consumer’s purchasing power while reducing e-waste generation.
Started in May, this partnership integrates trade-in options into the product pages of Xiaomi devices, and therefore directly into the customer journey. This new program allows consumers to benefit from a simplified and seamless trade-in solution when purchasing a new device. On the product page, the consumer is directly proposed to trade-in a used device. In a few steps, after informing about its used product’s characteristics and condition, the consumer will be offered an estimated trade-in price, which will be paid out once the device has been inspected by Recommerce.
The program is currently rolling out in 13 key European countries: France, the UK, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Belgium, Romania, Sweden, Austria, Czech Republic and Hungary, reflecting both companies' shared ambition to foster more sustainable and circular consumption.
This partnership is all the more significant as it unites Recommerce with a strong player in the European market and a brand that consumers are increasingly turning to. In Q2 2025, Xiaomi global smartphone shipments reached 42.4 million units, achieving YoY growth for eight consecutive quarters. This collaboration strengthens Xiaomi's presence among consumers and illustrates Recommerce's commitment to supporting market leaders in their sustainable initiatives.
"We are thrilled to partner with Xiaomi to offer European consumers a seamless and integrated trade-in solution. This program perfectly aligns with our mission to promote the circular economy and make device trade-in a simpler and more beneficial habit for everyone." says Augustin Becquet, CEO at Recommerce.
This partnership is set to redefine Xiaomi customers’ purchasing experience in Europe, offering them a sustainable and convenient option for their old devices, while solidifying Recommerce's position as a strategic partner for leading tech brands.
About Recommerce Group:
RECOMMERCE GROUP is the European pioneer in the refurbishment of high-tech products, particularly smartphones. Founded in 2009, Recommerce buys used equipment, offers software and application trade-in solutions to retailers, individuals and companies, and refurbishes and resells reconditioned equipment, including smartphones and games consoles. The company distributes its refurbished products under the “Recommerce©” brand name, and sells them on www.recommerce.com as well as in many European countries via distributors and telecom operators. As part of its commitment to the circular and responsible economy, the company promotes the recovery and reuse of equipment through the application of artificial intelligence technologies applied to the industrial sector. Founded by Pierre-Etienne Roinat, Benoit Varin, Cédric Maucourt and Antoine Jeanjean, Recommerce has become one of Europe’s leaders in the refurbishment and resale of high-tech products. Recommerce is part of the Next 40 promotion 2020 and the French Tech 120 promotion 2021 and 2022, is certified ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 27001 by DNV and is labelled RecQ - ReConditionnement de Qualité, the first European label certifying the quality of the end product by DEKRA Certification, as well as rated Gold by Ecovadis for its CSR policy.
Contact: pr@recommerce.com