Fashion market in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian Fashion eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$207.4 million by 2024 and accounts for 16.8% of the total eCommerce market in Bulgaria. 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 7.7%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$279.3 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 Workwear market in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian Workwear eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$1.9 million by 2024 and accounts for 1.5% of the Apparel eCommerce market in Bulgaria. 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 -2.7%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$1.7 million by 2028. The Workwear 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 Underwear & Nightwear.

eCommerce revenue development in the Workwear market in Bulgaria

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 Workwear market in Bulgaria

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 %)3.273.932.992.410.314.183.427.9

Online share

eCommerce online share of the total Workwear market in Bulgaria

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 Bulgarian Workwear retail market, the online share is 19.0% and will increase by an average of 10.1% to 28.0% by 2028.

eCommerce online share of the total Workwear market in Bulgaria

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: Statista Market Insights , ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Online share (in %)89.2%21.9%78.1%68.5%73.9%98.5%32.2%91.4%

Market definition

Definition of the Workwear market within the Fashion market

Market definition: Fashion > Apparel > Workwear The category Workwear includes the online trade of overalls, safety vests and high-visibility clothing. This category does not cover safety shoes, safety glasses and goggles or tool belts. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Overalls
  • Safety vests
  • High-visibility clothing

Out-of-scope

  • Safety shoes
  • Safety glasses and goggles
  • Tool belts
  • Helmets

Market comparison

The Bulgarian Workwear market in a global comparison

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

in %

Source: ECDB analysis

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