Fashion market in Tanzania

The Tanzanian Fashion eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$90.1 million by 2024 and accounts for 19.5% of the total eCommerce market in Tanzania. 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 11.4%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$138.8 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 Sandals market in Tanzania

The Tanzanian Sandals eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$4.8 million by 2024 and accounts for 21.1% of the Footwear eCommerce market in Tanzania. 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 11.9%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$7.6 million by 2028. The Sandals eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Footwear market. Further categories within the Footwear market are: Active Footwear, Boots, Flat Shoes, High Heels & Pumps, and Other Footwear.

eCommerce revenue development in the Sandals market in Tanzania

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 Sandals market in Tanzania

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 %)2.369.412.982.078.184.375.410.3

Market definition

Definition of the Sandals market within the Fashion market

Market definition: Fashion > Footwear > Sandals The category Sandals includes the online trade of sandals (e.g. slide sandals, slingback sandals, t-strap sandals), flipflops and espadrilles. This category does not cover house slippers. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Sandals (e.g. slide sandals, slingback sandals, t-strap sandals)
  • Flipflops
  • Espadrilles

Out-of-scope

  • House slippers

Market comparison

The Tanzanian Sandals market in a global comparison

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

in %

Source: ECDB analysis

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