Fashion market in Zambia

The Zambian Fashion eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$20.8 million by 2024 and accounts for 19.8% of the total eCommerce market in Zambia. 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 6.6%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$27.0 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 Footwear market in Zambia

The Zambian Footwear eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$5.2 million by 2024 and accounts for 25.1% of the Fashion eCommerce market in Zambia. 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 3.7%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$6.1 million by 2028. The Footwear eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Fashion market. Further categories within the Fashion market are: Apparel, and Bags & Accessories.

eCommerce revenue development in the Footwear market in Zambia

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 Footwear market in Zambia

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 %)48.691.080.625.08.228.965.274.4
as of Fashion (in %)9.29.09.17.88.68.48.38.17.97.97.77.5

Market definition

Definition of the Footwear market within the Fashion market

Market definition: Fashion > Footwear The category Footwear comprises digital sales of sneakers, sports shoes, sandals, and more. This category does not cover sport-specific footware (e.g. soccer shoes, climbing shoes, bike shoes) and orthopedic footwear. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Sneakers
  • Sports shoes
  • Sandals
  • Boots
  • High heels
  • Slippers

Out-of-scope

  • Sport specific footware (e.g. soccer shoes, climbing shoes, bike shoes)
  • Orthopedic footwear

Market comparison

The Zambian Footwear market in a global comparison

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

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Source: ECDB analysis

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