Furniture & Homeware market in Malawi

The Malawian Furniture & Homeware eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$3.3 million by 2024 and accounts for 11.6% of the total eCommerce market in Malawi. 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 18.1%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$6.4 million by 2028. Within the Furniture & Homeware market ECDB considers the following two sub-markets: Furniture and Homeware.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the Furniture market in Malawi

The Malawian Furniture eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$2.1 million by 2024 and accounts for 61.9% of the Furniture & Homeware eCommerce market in Malawi. 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 18.4%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$4.0 million by 2028. The Furniture eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Furniture & Homeware market. Further categories within the Furniture & Homeware market are: Homeware.

eCommerce revenue development in the Furniture market in Malawi

in million US$

Note: Market revenue represents B2C sales of physical goods including VAT. It excludes B2B sales, C2C sales, returns, compensation for damaged or missing goods, any discounts granted and services. Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

eCommerce revenue growth in the Furniture market in Malawi

in %

Note: Market revenue represents B2C sales of physical goods including VAT. It excludes B2B sales, C2C sales, returns, compensation for damaged or missing goods, any discounts granted and services. Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

Net eCommerce revenue split by sub-category

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

201720182019202020212022202320242025202620272028
Revenue (in mUS$)0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Growth (in %)65.267.978.486.642.560.762.858.5
as of Furniture & Homeware (in %)57.758.056.857.758.057.557.457.257.056.756.556.2

Online share

eCommerce online share of the total Furniture market in Malawi

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 Malawian Furniture retail market, the online share is 23.9% and will increase by an average of 10.3% to 35.3% by 2028.

eCommerce online share of the total Furniture market in Malawi

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: Statista Market Insights , ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Online share (in %)22.2%36.2%2.4%69.9%1.6%84.1%85.2%34.4%

Market definition

Definition of the Furniture market within the Furniture & Homeware market

Market definition: Furniture & Homeware > Furniture The category Furniture includes the online trade of kitchen furniture, bathroom furniture, livingroom furniture, and more. Online stores dedicated to the sale of unmovable objects (e.g. sinks, bath tubs, faucets) and furniture assembly services are not considered. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Kitchen furniture
  • Bathroom furniture
  • Livingroom furniture
  • Bedroom furniture
  • Dining room furniture
  • Home office furniture
  • Outdoor furniture

Out-of-scope

  • Unmovable objects (e.g. sinks, bath tubs, faucets)
  • Furniture assembly services

Market comparison

The Malawian Furniture market in a global comparison

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

in %

Source: ECDB analysis

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  • Furniture & Homeware
    • Furniture
      • Home & Living
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        • Mattresses *
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        • Other Home & Living Furniture *
      • Home Office & Workplace Furniture *
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        • Kitchen Furniture *
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      • Bedding *
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      • Curtains & Blinds *
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