Fashion market in the U.S.

The U.S. Fashion eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$224,047.5 million by 2024 and accounts for 21.1% of the total eCommerce market in the United States. 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 4.3%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$265,400.9 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 Headwear market in the U.S.

The U.S. Headwear eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$1,979.0 million by 2024 and accounts for 11.0% of the Fashion Accessories eCommerce market in the United States. 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 7.6%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$2,648.8 million by 2028. The Headwear eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Fashion Accessories market. Further categories within the Fashion Accessories market are: Belts, Other Accessories, Scarves & Shawls, Sunglasses, and Wallets & Purses.

eCommerce revenue development in the Headwear market in the U.S.

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eCommerce revenue growth in the Headwear market in the U.S.

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Net eCommerce revenue split by sub-category

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Revenue (in mUS$)0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Growth (in %)23.114.696.031.696.585.554.431.9

Online share

eCommerce online share of the total Headwear market in the U.S.

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 U.S. Headwear retail market, the online share is 29.0% and will increase by an average of 7.7% to 39.0% by 2028.

eCommerce online share of the total Headwear market in the U.S.

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Online share (in %)37.5%28.5%95.8%44.8%67.8%37.5%99.6%89.8%

Market definition

Definition of the Headwear market within the Fashion market

Market definition: Fashion > Bags & Accessories > Fashion Accessories > Headwear The category Headwear includes the online trade of hats (e.g. bucket hats, sun hats, berets), beanies, baseball caps, and more. This category does not cover safety helmets and bicycle helmets. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Hats (e.g. bucket hats, sun hats, berets)
  • Beanies
  • Baseball caps
  • Headbands
  • Hijabs

Out-of-scope

  • Safety helmets
  • Bicycle helmets

Market comparison

The U.S. Headwear market in a global comparison

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

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