Fashion market in Papua New Guinea

The Papua New Guinean Fashion eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$137.3 million by 2024 and accounts for 20.7% of the total eCommerce market in Papua New Guinea. 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 6.9%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$179.1 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 Fashion Accessories market in Papua New Guinea

The Papua New Guinean Fashion Accessories eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$10.5 million by 2024 and accounts for 31.5% of the Bags & Accessories eCommerce market in Papua New Guinea. 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 8.4%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$14.6 million by 2028. The Fashion Accessories eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Bags & Accessories market. Further categories within the Bags & Accessories market are: Jewelry & Watches, and Luggage & Bags.

eCommerce revenue development in the Fashion Accessories market in Papua New Guinea

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 Fashion Accessories market in Papua New Guinea

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 %)53.726.986.960.926.17.788.943.9
as of Bags & Accessories (in %)15.417.118.918.817.818.018.619.119.620.120.621.1

Online share

eCommerce online share of the total Fashion Accessories market in Papua New Guinea

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 Papua New Guinean Fashion Accessories retail market, the online share is 44.5% and will increase by an average of 10.2% to 65.7% by 2028.

eCommerce online share of the total Fashion Accessories market in Papua New Guinea

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: Statista Market Insights , ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Online share (in %)95.3%14.3%36.5%28.6%42.8%44.1%1.9%62.9%

Market definition

Definition of the Fashion Accessories market within the Fashion market

Market definition: Fashion > Bags & Accessories > Fashion Accessories The category Fashion Accessories includes the online trade of belts, scarves and shawls, sunglasses, and more. This category does not cover luggage and bags and jewlery and watches. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Belts
  • Scarves and shawls
  • Sunglasses
  • Headgear
  • Wallets
  • Wallets and purses

Out-of-scope

  • Luggage and bags
  • Jewlery and watches

Market comparison

The Papua New Guinean Fashion Accessories market in a global comparison

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

in %

Source: ECDB analysis

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