Fashion market in Mozambique

The Mozambican Fashion eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$23.1 million by 2025 and accounts for 19.7% of the total eCommerce market in Mozambique. It is expected to increase over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2025-2029) will be 20.9%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$49.4 million by 2029. Within the Fashion market ECDB considers the following three sub-markets: Apparel, Footwear, and Bags & Accessories.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the Apparel market in Mozambique

The Mozambican Apparel eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$13.2 million by 2025 and accounts for 57.1% of the Fashion eCommerce market in Mozambique. It is expected to increase over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2025-2029) will be 21.0%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$28.3 million by 2029. The Apparel eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Fashion market. Further categories within the Fashion market are: Bags & Accessories, and Footwear.

eCommerce revenue development in the Apparel market in Mozambique

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 Apparel market in Mozambique

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 %)26.713.591.284.619.236.225.073.6

Online share

eCommerce online share of the total Apparel market in Mozambique

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 Mozambican Apparel retail market, the online share is 9.9% and will increase by an average of 8.0% to 13.4% by 2029.

eCommerce online share of the total Apparel market in Mozambique

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: Statista Market Insights , ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Online share (in %)42.3%9.9%84.1%36.4%6.7%2.5%64.4%23.3%

Market definition

Definition of the Apparel market within the Fashion market

Market definition: Fashion > Apparel The category Apparel encompasses the commercial (B2C) sale of outerwear (e.g. jackets, coats), tops (e.g. t-shirts, sweaters, blouses), bottoms (e.g. pants, shorts, skirts), and more. Not covered are sport-specific apparel (e.g. wetsuits, snowsuits, goalkeeper gloves), footwear or fashion accessories (e.g. gloves, hats, scarves). All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Outerwear (e.g. jackets, coats)
  • Tops (e.g. t-shirts, sweaters, blouses)
  • Bottoms (e.g. pants, shorts, skirts)
  • Undergarments (e.g. underwear, socks)
  • Activewear (e.g. joggers, tights, tricots)

Out-of-scope

  • Sport-specific apparel (e.g. wetsuits, snowsuits, goalkeeper gloves)
  • Footwear
  • Fashion accessories (e.g. gloves, hats, scarves)

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