Fashion market in Lesotho

The Basotho Fashion eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$3.8 million by 2024 and accounts for 20.6% of the total eCommerce market in Lesotho. It is expected to increase over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be 4.8%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$4.6 million by 2028. Within the Fashion market ECDB considers the following three sub-markets: Apparel, Footwear, and Bags & Accessories.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the Bags & Accessories market in Lesotho

The Basotho Bags & Accessories eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$0.7 million by 2024 and accounts for 18.1% of the Fashion eCommerce market in Lesotho. It is expected to increase over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be 6.2%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$0.9 million by 2028. The Bags & Accessories eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Fashion market. Further categories within the Fashion market are: Apparel, and Footwear.

eCommerce revenue development in the Bags & Accessories market in Lesotho

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eCommerce revenue growth in the Bags & Accessories market in Lesotho

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Net eCommerce revenue split by sub-category

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201720182019202020212022202320242025202620272028
Revenue (in mUS$)0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Growth (in %)96.02.823.794.823.898.232.052.8
as of Fashion (in %)37.337.436.635.935.935.234.734.233.833.332.832.4

Online share

eCommerce online share of the total Bags & Accessories market in Lesotho

The online share refers to the proportion of the retail volume that is transacted via the Internet. It includes purchases via desktop PC, tablet or smartphone, both via website or app. Only retail of physical goods is taken into account. In the Basotho Bags & Accessories retail market, the online share is 12.2% and will increase by an average of 6.2% to 15.5% by 2028.

eCommerce online share of the total Bags & Accessories market in Lesotho

in %
20202021202220232024202520262027
Online share (in %)77.0%46.3%75.1%67.8%15.7%14.8%74.6%28.5%

Market definition

Definition of the Bags & Accessories market within the Fashion market

Market definition: Fashion > Bags & Accessories In the category Bags & Accessories digital channels are used to sell a variety of products, including fashion accessoires (e.g. belts, sunglasses, scarves), luggage & bags (e.g. suitcases, backpacks, handbags) and jewelry & watches (e.g. earrings, necklaces, wristwatches). Not part of the category are apparel (e.g. pants, jackets, t-shirts), footwear (e.g. sneakers, boots, sandals) or protective cases and covers for electronic devices (e.g. smartphone cases and covers). All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Fashion accessoires (e.g. belts, sunglasses, scarves)
  • Luggage & bags (e.g. suitcases, backpacks, handbags)
  • Jewelry & watches (e.g. earrings, necklaces, wristwatches)

Out-of-scope

  • Apparel (e.g. pants, jackets, t-shirts)
  • Footwear (e.g. sneakers, boots, sandals)
  • Protective cases and covers for electronic devices (e.g. smartphone cases and covers)

Market comparison

The Basotho Bags & Accessories market in a global comparison

Market comparison by growth, online share, and revenue in 2023

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