Electronics market in Burkina Faso

The Burkinabe Electronics eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$28.1 million by 2024 and accounts for 23.2% of the total eCommerce market in Burkina Faso. 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 7.9%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$38.1 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 Tablets market in Burkina Faso

The Burkinabe Tablets eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$0.7 million by 2024 and accounts for 16.3% of the Computing eCommerce market in Burkina Faso. 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 6.1%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$0.9 million by 2028. The Tablets eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Computing market. Further categories within the Computing market are: Desktop PCs, Monitors, Notebooks & Laptops, and Other Computing.

eCommerce revenue development in the Tablets market in Burkina Faso

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 Tablets market in Burkina Faso

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 %)11.254.574.580.353.613.244.921.4

Online share

eCommerce online share of the total Tablets market in Burkina Faso

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 Burkinabe Tablets retail market, the online share is 21.6% and will increase by an average of 7.2% to 28.6% by 2028.

eCommerce online share of the total Tablets market in Burkina Faso

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: Statista Market Insights , ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Online share (in %)67.1%62.1%27.5%3.3%95.4%88.1%83.1%31.6%

Market definition

Definition of the Tablets market within the Electronics market

Market definition: Electronics > Consumer Electronics > Computing > Tablets The category Tablets includes the online trade of tablets (e.g. ipad, samsung galaxy tab, lg optimus pad), kids' tablets, gaming tablets, and more. This category does not cover 2-in-1 convertible tablets and tablet accessories (e.g. cases, screen protectors, stylus pens, keyboards, chargers, docking stations). All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Tablets (e.g. iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, LG Optimus Pad)
  • Kids' tablets
  • Gaming tablets
  • eBook readers

Out-of-scope

  • 2-in-1 convertible tablets
  • Tablet accessories (e.g. cases, screen protectors, stylus pens, keyboards, chargers, docking stations)

Market comparison

The Burkinabe Tablets market in a global comparison

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

in %

Source: ECDB analysis

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