Fashion market in Uganda

The Ugandan Fashion eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$15.4 million by 2025 and accounts for 18.7% of the total eCommerce market in Uganda. 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 10.3%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$22.8 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 Footwear market in Uganda

The Ugandan Footwear eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$3.9 million by 2025 and accounts for 25.6% of the Fashion eCommerce market in Uganda. 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 9.8%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$5.7 million by 2029. The Footwear eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Fashion market. Further categories within the Fashion market are: Apparel, and Bags & Accessories.

eCommerce revenue development in the Footwear market in Uganda

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 Footwear market in Uganda

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 %)24.778.387.728.873.697.351.075.9

Market definition

Definition of the Footwear market within the Fashion market

Market definition: Fashion > Footwear The category Footwear comprises digital sales of sneakers, sports shoes, sandals, and more. This category does not cover sport-specific footware (e.g. soccer shoes, climbing shoes, bike shoes) and orthopedic footwear. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Sneakers
  • Sports shoes
  • Sandals
  • Boots
  • High heels
  • Slippers

Out-of-scope

  • Sport specific footware (e.g. soccer shoes, climbing shoes, bike shoes)
  • Orthopedic footwear

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