Fashion market in Egypt

The Egyptian Fashion eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$413.6 million by 2023 and accounts for 17.9% of the total eCommerce market in Egypt. It is expected to increase over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2023-2027) will be 1.4%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$436.9 million by 2027. Within the Fashion market ECDB considers the following three sub-markets: Apparel, Footwear, and Bags & Accessories.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the Fashion market in Egypt

The Egyptian Fashion eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$413.6 million by 2023 and accounts for 17.9% of the total eCommerce market in Egypt. It is expected to increase over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2023-2027) will be 1.4%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$436.9 million by 2027. Within the Fashion market ECDB considers the following three sub-markets: Apparel, Footwear, and Bags & Accessories.

eCommerce revenue development in the Fashion market in Egypt

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 Fashion market in Egypt

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

2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Revenue (in mUS$) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Growth (in %) 46.3 18.8 18.9 17.1 47.1 99.3 77.0 8.6
AOV (in US$) 0.6 1.0 1.0 0.2 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.0
CVR (in %) 9.2 33.9 54.2 9.7 60.1 89.4 0.1 60.8
AOV: Average Order Value CVR: Conversion Rate

Online share

eCommerce online share of the total Fashion market in Egypt

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 Egyptian Fashion retail market, the online share is 6.7% and will increase by an average of 16.5% to 12.3% by 2027.

eCommerce online share of the total Fashion market in Egypt

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: Statista Market Insights , ECDB analysis

2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Online share (in %) 39.8% 10.4% 59.7% 59.9% 79.0% 82.1% 87.4% 81.6%

Top stores

Top five Fashion online stores in Egypt by net sales 2022

With sales in the Egyptian Fashion market, lcwaikiki.eg generated a revenue of US$29.5 million in 2022, which means it is the leading online store in this market. The Fashion ranking of Egypt is based on all online stores that generated sales in this market in 2022. Due to a country- and category-dependent approach, both national and international online stores can be part of the ranking. The graph shows a filtered revenue. It only includes national sales within the respective market.

eCommerce net sales generated in the Fashion market in Egypt in 2022

in million US$

Note: First party net sales generated after deduction of returns, allowances for damaged or missing goods and any discounts allowed

Source: Annual report, secondary sources, ECDB analysis

Filtered revenue / share
Global revenue
Growth
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US$900.0m
20.7%
US$8,300.0m 8.3%
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US$550.0m
12.0%
US$4,600.0m 12.4%
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US$470.0m
3.9%
US$1,190.0m 33.6%
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US$430.0m
20.6%
US$2,122.0m 18.0%
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US$370.0m
20.7%
US$1,814.0m 12.6%

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Market definition

Definition of the Fashion market

Market definition: Fashion The category Fashion encompasses the commercial (B2C) sale of apparel (e.g. jackets, t-shirts, joggers, underwear), footwear (e.g. sneakers, boots, sandals), bags (e.g. handbags, backpacks, suitcases), and accessories (e.g. hats, sunglasses, jewelry, watches) via digital channels. Sport-specific equipment (e.g. climbing shoes, goalkeeper gloves, wetsuits), eye care (e.g. glasses and sunglasses with prescriptions) or beauty care (e.g. make-up, fragrances) are not included in this segment. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Apparel (e.g. jackets, t-shirts, joggers, underwear)
  • Footwear (e.g. sneakers, boots, sandals)
  • Bags (e.g. handbags, backpacks, suitcases)
  • Accessories (e.g. hats, sunglasses, jewelry, watches)

Out-of-scope

  • Sport-specific equipment (e.g. climbing shoes, goalkeeper gloves, wetsuits)
  • Eye care (e.g. glasses and sunglasses with prescriptions)
  • Beauty care (e.g. make-up, fragrances)