Hobby & Leisure market in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Hobby & Leisure eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$382.3 million by 2024 and accounts for 21.5% of the total eCommerce market in the Dominican Republic. 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 7.1%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$503.4 million by 2028. Within the Hobby & Leisure market ECDB considers the following twelve sub-markets: Media, Sports Equipment, Pet Supplies, Stationery, Crafts & Art 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 Other Hobby & Leisure market in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Other Hobby & Leisure eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$9.3 million by 2024 and accounts for 2.4% of the Hobby & Leisure eCommerce market in the Dominican Republic. 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 4.0%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$10.9 million by 2028. The Other Hobby & Leisure eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Hobby & Leisure market. Further categories within the Hobby & Leisure market are: Bullion & Precious Metal, Camping & Adventure, Erotic & Adult, Flowers & Gifts, Media, Musical Instruments, Pet Supplies, Smoking Supplies, Sports Equipment, Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies, and Toys.

eCommerce revenue development in the Other Hobby & Leisure market in the Dominican Republic

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 Other Hobby & Leisure market in the Dominican Republic

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 %)70.447.896.45.624.22.640.062.3

Market definition

Definition of the Other Hobby & Leisure market within the Hobby & Leisure market

Market definition: Hobby & Leisure > Other Hobby & Leisure The category Other Hobby & Leisure comprises digital sales of collectibles (e.g. art, paintings, sculptures, stamps, coins), model kits (e.g. for building airplanes, ships, cars), drones, and more. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Collectibles (e.g. art, paintings, sculptures, stamps, coins)
  • Model kits (e.g. for building airplanes, ships, cars)
  • Drones
  • Motorcycle protective gear and accessories (e.g. helmets, riding gear, gloves)

Market comparison

The Dominican Other Hobby & Leisure market in a global comparison

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

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Source: ECDB analysis