Fashion market in the UAE

The UAE Fashion eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$2,054.7 million by 2024 and accounts for 30.6% 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 7.3%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$2,719.6 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 Underwear & Nightwear market in the UAE

The UAE Underwear & Nightwear eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$139.5 million by 2024 and accounts for 11.9% of the Apparel 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 4.1%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$163.6 million by 2028. The Underwear & Nightwear eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Apparel market. Further categories within the Apparel market are: Dresses & Skirts, Jackets, Coats & Anoraks, Other Apparel, Pants, Socks, Suits & Trouser Suits, Sweaters, T-Shirts, Shirts & Blouses, and Workwear.

eCommerce revenue development in the Underwear & Nightwear market in the UAE

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eCommerce revenue growth in the Underwear & Nightwear market in the UAE

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Net eCommerce revenue split by sub-category

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Revenue (in mUS$)0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Growth (in %)13.989.297.795.860.564.98.312.1

Market definition

Definition of the Underwear & Nightwear market within the Fashion market

Market definition: Fashion > Apparel > Underwear & Nightwear The category Underwear & Nightwear includes the online trade of underwear (e.g. briefs, bras, shapewear) and nightwear (e.g. pajamas, nightgowns, robes). This category does not cover erotic lingerie. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Underwear (e.g. briefs, bras, shapewear)
  • Nightwear (e.g. pajamas, nightgowns, robes)

Out-of-scope

  • Erotic lingerie

Market comparison

The UAE Underwear & Nightwear market in a global comparison

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

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