Hobby & Leisure market in the UAE

The UAE Hobby & Leisure eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$565.3 million by 2024 and accounts for 8.4% of the total eCommerce market in the United Arab Emirates. It is expected to decrease over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be -1.0%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$543.5 million by 2028. Within the Hobby & Leisure market ECDB considers the following twelve sub-markets: Media, Sports Equipment, Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies, Pet Supplies, Toys, Bullion & Precious Metal, Camping & Adventure, Musical Instruments, Flowers & Gifts, Other Hobby & Leisure, Erotic & Adult, and Smoking Supplies.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the Fitness Equipment market in the UAE

The UAE Fitness Equipment eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$20.3 million by 2024 and accounts for 31.1% of the Individual Sports eCommerce market in the United Arab Emirates. It is expected to decrease over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be -5.2%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$16.4 million by 2028. The Fitness Equipment eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Individual Sports market. Further categories within the Individual Sports market are: Bicycles, Fishing Equipment, Hunting & Weapons, and Other Individual Sports.

eCommerce revenue development in the Fitness Equipment market in the UAE

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 Fitness Equipment market in the UAE

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 %)22.963.546.563.857.79.441.534.8

Market definition

Definition of the Fitness Equipment market within the Hobby & Leisure market

Market definition: Hobby & Leisure > Sports Equipment > Individual Sports > Fitness Equipment The category Fitness Equipment includes the online trade of exercise machines (e.g treadmills, exercise bikes, rowing machines, multi-purpose home gym equipment), strength training equipment (e.g. weight benches, power racks, dumbbells, barbells, weight plates), jump ropes, and more. This category does not cover nutritional supplements and fitness trackers. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Exercise machines (e.g treadmills, exercise bikes, rowing machines, multi-purpose home gym equipment)
  • Strength training equipment (e.g. weight benches, power racks, dumbbells, barbells, weight plates)
  • Jump ropes
  • Yoga mats
  • Pilates reformers
  • Aerobic steps
  • Balance boards
  • Resistance bands
  • Punching bags

Out-of-scope

  • Nutritional supplements
  • Fitness trackers

Market comparison

The UAE Fitness Equipment market in a global comparison

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

in %

Source: ECDB analysis