Electronics market in the UAE

The UAE Electronics eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$1,879.7 million by 2024 and accounts for 33.9% of the total eCommerce market in the United Arab Emirates. 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 6.0%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$2,376.0 million by 2028. Within the Electronics market ECDB considers the following two sub-markets: Consumer Electronics and Electrical Appliances.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the Shavers market in the UAE

The UAE Shavers eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$20.8 million by 2024 and accounts for 29.9% of the Personal Care Appliances eCommerce market in the United Arab Emirates. 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 12.2%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$33.0 million by 2028. The Shavers eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Personal Care Appliances market. Further categories within the Personal Care Appliances market are: Electric Toothbrushes, Hair Dryers, and Other Personal Care Appliances.

eCommerce revenue development in the Shavers 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 Shavers 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 %)67.249.823.38.584.449.113.210.1

Market definition

Definition of the Shavers market within the Electronics market

Market definition: Electronics > Electrical Appliances > Personal Care Appliances > Shavers The category Shavers includes the online trade of electric razors (e.g. foil shavers, rotary shavers, wet and dry shavers) and trimmers. This category does not cover non-electric razors (e.g. safety razors, straight razors, disposable razors, cartridge razors, razor blades). All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Electric razors (e.g. foil shavers, rotary shavers, wet and dry shavers)
  • Trimmers

Out-of-scope

  • Non-electric razors (e.g. safety razors, straight razors, disposable razors, cartridge razors, razor blades)

Market comparison

The UAE Shavers 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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