Fashion market in France

The French Fashion eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$12,002.9 million by 2024 and accounts for 17.1% of the total eCommerce market in France. 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 2.6%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$13,300.5 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 Watches market in France

The French Watches eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$211.7 million by 2024 and accounts for 30.7% of the Jewelry & Watches eCommerce market in France. 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 -0.3%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$209.4 million by 2028. The Watches eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Jewelry & Watches market. Further categories within the Jewelry & Watches market are: Jewelry, and Other Jewelry & Watches.

eCommerce revenue development in the Watches market in France

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 Watches market in France

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 %)52.684.720.639.016.379.130.426.2

Market definition

Definition of the Watches market within the Fashion market

Market definition: Fashion > Bags & Accessories > Jewelry & Watches > Watches The category Watches includes the online trade of watches (e.g. analog watches, digital watches, quartz watches, pocket watches) and watch straps and bands. This category does not cover smartwatches, fitness trackers or jewelry. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Watches (e.g. analog watches, digital watches, quartz watches, pocket watches)
  • Watch straps and bands

Out-of-scope

  • Smartwatches
  • Fitness trackers
  • Jewelry

Market comparison

The French Watches market in a global comparison

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

in %

Source: ECDB analysis