Hobby & Leisure market in Romania

The Romanian Hobby & Leisure eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$1,722.4 million by 2024 and accounts for 27.2% of the total eCommerce market in Romania. 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 10.8%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$2,599.5 million by 2028. Within the Hobby & Leisure market ECDB considers the following twelve sub-markets: Media, Sports Equipment, Pet Supplies, Toys, Bullion & Precious Metal, Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies, Camping & Adventure, Musical Instruments, Flowers & Gifts, Other Hobby & Leisure, Erotic & Adult, and Smoking Supplies.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the Other Pet Supplies market in Romania

The Romanian Other Pet Supplies eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$1.3 million by 2024 and accounts for 0.8% of the Pet Supplies eCommerce market in Romania. 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 5.7%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$1.7 million by 2028. The Other Pet Supplies eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Pet Supplies market. Further categories within the Pet Supplies market are: Bird Supplies, Cat Supplies, Dog Supplies, Fish Supplies, and Horse Supplies.

eCommerce revenue development in the Other Pet Supplies market in Romania

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 Other Pet Supplies market in Romania

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

20202021202220232024202520262027
Revenue (in mUS$)0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Growth (in %)84.870.060.711.544.084.122.964.4

Online share

eCommerce online share of the total Other Pet Supplies market in Romania

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 Romanian Other Pet Supplies retail market, the online share is 4.7% and will increase by an average of 8.1% to 6.5% by 2028.

eCommerce online share of the total Other Pet Supplies market in Romania

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: Statista Market Insights , ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Online share (in %)87.6%93.3%29.2%34.3%17.1%73.0%94.0%98.3%

Market definition

Definition of the Other Pet Supplies market within the Hobby & Leisure market

Market definition: Hobby & Leisure > Pet Supplies > Other Pet Supplies The category Other Pet Supplies includes the online trade of reptile supplies (e.g. enclosures, heating equipment, lighting equipment, hides, food), small mammal supplies (e.g. cages, bedding, exercise wheels, food and treats) and amphibian supplies (e.g. enclosures, terrariums, humidity control, food). All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Reptile supplies (e.g. enclosures, heating equipment, lighting equipment, hides, food)
  • Small mammal supplies (e.g. cages, bedding, exercise wheels, food and treats)
  • Amphibian supplies (e.g. enclosures, terrariums, humidity control, food)

Market comparison

The Romanian Other Pet Supplies market in a global comparison

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

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Source: ECDB analysis