Fashion market in Ireland

The Irish Fashion eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$1,154.2 million by 2024 and accounts for 18.8% of the total eCommerce market in Ireland. 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 2.8%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$1,290.9 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 Other Footwear market in Ireland

The Irish Other Footwear eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$12.2 million by 2024 and accounts for 3.8% of the Footwear eCommerce market in Ireland. 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$16.0 million by 2028. The Other Footwear eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Footwear market. Further categories within the Footwear market are: Active Footwear, Boots, Flat Shoes, High Heels & Pumps, and Sandals.

eCommerce revenue development in the Other Footwear market in Ireland

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 Footwear market in Ireland

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 %)91.119.522.075.228.150.180.349.5

Online share

eCommerce online share of the total Other Footwear market in Ireland

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 Irish Other Footwear retail market, the online share is 30.6% and will increase by an average of 2.4% to 33.6% by 2028.

eCommerce online share of the total Other Footwear market in Ireland

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: Statista Market Insights , ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Online share (in %)84.7%72.0%13.3%5.6%40.2%19.2%71.9%75.9%

Market definition

Definition of the Other Footwear market within the Fashion market

Market definition: Fashion > Footwear > Other Footwear The category Other Footwear includes the online trade of house slippers, mules, work and safety shoes, and more. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • House slippers
  • Mules
  • Work and safety shoes
  • Shoe care products (e.g. shoe polish, impregnating spray)

Market comparison

The Irish Other Footwear market in a global comparison

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

in %

Source: ECDB analysis