Hobby & Leisure market in the U.S.

The U.S. Hobby & Leisure eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$220,297.0 million by 2024 and accounts for 20.7% of the total eCommerce market in the United States. 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 6.7%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$285,671.0 million by 2028. Within the Hobby & Leisure market ECDB considers the following twelve sub-markets: Media, Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies, Pet Supplies, Sports Equipment, Toys, Camping & Adventure, Musical Instruments, Bullion & Precious Metal, Other Hobby & Leisure, Flowers & Gifts, Erotic & Adult, and Smoking Supplies.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the Horse Supplies market in the U.S.

The U.S. Horse Supplies eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$4,209.5 million by 2024 and accounts for 13.3% of the Pet Supplies eCommerce market in the United States. 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 8.7%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$5,885.4 million by 2028. The Horse 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 Other Pet Supplies.

eCommerce revenue development in the Horse Supplies market in the U.S.

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 Horse Supplies market in the U.S.

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 %)19.48.624.744.653.125.820.817.6

Online share

eCommerce online share of the total Horse Supplies market in the U.S.

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 U.S. Horse Supplies retail market, the online share is 20.5% and will increase by an average of 7.5% to 27.4% by 2028.

eCommerce online share of the total Horse Supplies market in the U.S.

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: Statista Market Insights , ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Online share (in %)43.6%65.8%22.1%47.6%15.9%93.4%96.8%25.7%

Market definition

Definition of the Horse Supplies market within the Hobby & Leisure market

Market definition: Hobby & Leisure > Pet Supplies > Horse Supplies The category Horse Supplies includes the online trade of horse feed and supplements, horse tack and equipment (e.g. saddles, bridles, reins, bits, stirrups), horse grooming supplies, and more. This category does not cover riding lessons. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Horse feed and supplements
  • Horse tack and equipment (e.g. saddles, bridles, reins, bits, stirrups)
  • Horse grooming supplies
  • Horse riding gear (e.g. gloves, helmets)

Out-of-scope

  • Riding lessons

Market comparison

The U.S. Horse Supplies market in a global comparison

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

in %

Source: ECDB analysis