Hobby & Leisure market in Israel

The Israeli Hobby & Leisure eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$1,820.0 million by 2024 and accounts for 25.6% of the total eCommerce market in Israel. 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 17.2%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$3,437.4 million by 2028. Within the Hobby & Leisure market ECDB considers the following twelve sub-markets: Media, Sports Equipment, Pet Supplies, Toys, Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies, Bullion & Precious Metal, Camping & Adventure, Musical Instruments, Flowers & Gifts, Other Hobby & Leisure, Erotic & Adult, and Smoking Supplies.

Monthly revenues

Monthly eCommerce revenues in the Israeli Hobby & Leisure market

The monthly eCommerce revenue of the Israeli Hobby & Leisure market was US$136 million in October 2024. This refers to a growth of -12.4% compared to September 2024. Within the last 12 months, the monthly revenue share was the highest in March 2024 with 9.8% of the total 2024 revenue of the Israeli Hobby & Leisure market and the lowest in June 2024 with 7.4% of the total 2024 revenue.

Revenue Last Month

US$135.6m

The eCommerce revenue fell by 12.4% from September 2024 to October 2024.

10-2024-12.4%

Monthly revenue shares in the last 12 months

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Revenue (in mUS$)0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Monthly revenue share (in %)38.056.128.279.565.477.226.591.261.331.576.877.8

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the Hobby & Leisure market in Israel

The Israeli Hobby & Leisure eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$1,820.0 million by 2024 and accounts for 25.6% of the total eCommerce market in Israel. 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 17.2%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$3,437.4 million by 2028. Within the Hobby & Leisure market ECDB considers the following twelve sub-markets: Media, Sports Equipment, Pet Supplies, Toys, Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies, Bullion & Precious Metal, Camping & Adventure, Musical Instruments, Flowers & Gifts, Other Hobby & Leisure, Erotic & Adult, and Smoking Supplies.

eCommerce revenue development in the Hobby & Leisure market in Israel

in million US$

eCommerce revenue growth in the Hobby & Leisure market in Israel

in %

Net eCommerce revenue split by sub-category

in %
20202021202220232024202520262027
Revenue (in mUS$)0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Growth (in %)87.631.536.761.838.589.187.095.7

Online share

eCommerce online share of the total Hobby & Leisure market in Israel

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 Israeli Hobby & Leisure retail market, the online share is 9.0% and will increase by an average of 7.4% to 11.9% by 2028.

eCommerce online share of the total Hobby & Leisure market in Israel

in %
20202021202220232024202520262027
Online share (in %)51.8%87.3%24.1%61.8%41.1%52.8%33.9%16.5%

Top stores

Top five Hobby & Leisure online stores in Israel by net sales 2023

With sales in the Israeli Hobby & Leisure market, ksp.co.il generated a revenue of US$65.5 million in 2023, which means it is the leading online store in this market. The Hobby & Leisure ranking of Israel is based on all online stores that generated sales in this market in 2023. 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 Hobby & Leisure market in Israel in 2023

in million US$
Filtered revenue / share
Global revenue
Growth
US$900.0m
20.7%
US$8,300.0m8.3%
US$550.0m
12.0%
US$4,600.0m12.4%
US$470.0m
3.9%
US$1,190.0m33.6%
US$430.0m
20.6%
US$2,122.0m18.0%
US$370.0m
20.7%
US$1,814.0m12.6%

Shop Software Solutions

Top 5 used shop software solutions in the Israeli Hobby & Leisure market

Although WooCommerce holds a commanding lead with 22.0% of online stores using the shop software solution, the Israeli Hobby & Leisure eCommerce market in 2023 remains vibrant and competitive. This is due to the presence of several other shop software solutions, including Magento, Konimbo, Shopify, and nopCommerce, which collectively hold a significant share of the market.

Top 5 used shop software solutions in the Israeli Hobby & Leisure market

in %

Market definition

Definition of the Hobby & Leisure market

Market definition: Hobby & Leisure The category Hobby & Leisure includes the digital B2C sale of various products, such as media, pet supplies, sports equipment, and more. Not part of the category are DIY building materials, consumer electronics (e.g. game consoles, gaming laptops, gaming PCs) or personalized and customized items. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Media
  • Pet supplies
  • Toy and games
  • Sports equipment
  • Camping & adventure
  • Stationery, crafts & art supplies
  • Erotic & adult
  • Bullion & precious metal
  • Flowers & gifts
  • Musical instruments
  • Smoking supplies

Out-of-scope

  • DIY building materials
  • Consumer electronics (e.g. game consoles, gaming laptops, gaming PCs)
  • Personalized and customized items
  • Workshops and other services