Fashion market in Malaysia

The Malaysian Fashion eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$4,816.1 million by 2024 and accounts for 19.7% of the total eCommerce market in Malaysia. 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 6.8%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$6,266.2 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 Backpacks & Daypacks market in Malaysia

The Malaysian Backpacks & Daypacks eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$111.1 million by 2024 and accounts for 33.5% of the Luggage & Bags eCommerce market in Malaysia. 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 6.3%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$141.9 million by 2028. The Backpacks & Daypacks eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Luggage & Bags market. Further categories within the Luggage & Bags market are: Handbags, Hip & Fanny Packs, Other Luggage & Bags, and Suitcases.

eCommerce revenue development in the Backpacks & Daypacks market in Malaysia

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 Backpacks & Daypacks market in Malaysia

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 %)59.33.688.240.074.285.491.233.8

Market definition

Definition of the Backpacks & Daypacks market within the Fashion market

Market definition: Fashion > Bags & Accessories > Luggage & Bags > Backpacks & Daypacks The category Backpacks & Daypacks includes the online trade of backpacks (e.g laptop backpacks, trekking backpacks, roll-top backpacks), daypacks and duffel and barrel bags. This category does not cover handbags. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Backpacks (e.g laptop backpacks, trekking backpacks, roll-top backpacks)
  • Daypacks
  • Duffel and barrel bags

Out-of-scope

  • Handbags

Market comparison

The Malaysian Backpacks & Daypacks market in a global comparison

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

in %

Source: ECDB analysis