Electronics market in South Africa

The South African Electronics eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$1,203.6 million by 2024 and accounts for 26.0% of the total eCommerce market in South Africa. 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 13.1%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$1,968.4 million by 2028. Within the Electronics market ECDB considers the following two sub-markets: Consumer Electronics and Electrical Appliances.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the Fitness Trackers market in South Africa

The South African Fitness Trackers eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$21.7 million by 2024 and accounts for 2.6% of the Consumer Electronics eCommerce market in South Africa. 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 21.5%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$47.3 million by 2028. The Fitness Trackers eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Consumer Electronics market. Further categories within the Consumer Electronics market are: Audio, Cameras, Computing, Game Consoles, Other Consumer Electronics, Printers & Scanners, TV & Video, and Telecommunications.

eCommerce revenue development in the Fitness Trackers market in South Africa

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 Fitness Trackers market in South Africa

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 %)56.566.841.161.284.735.733.699.1

Online share

eCommerce online share of the total Fitness Trackers market in South Africa

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 South African Fitness Trackers retail market, the online share is 26.9% and will increase by an average of 14.6% to 46.5% by 2028.

eCommerce online share of the total Fitness Trackers market in South Africa

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: Statista Market Insights , ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Online share (in %)37.6%80.8%46.8%60.2%68.0%31.0%65.8%3.6%

Market definition

Definition of the Fitness Trackers market within the Electronics market

Market definition: Electronics > Consumer Electronics > Fitness Trackers The category Fitness Trackers includes the online trade of fitness trackers (e.g. fitbit charge, garmin vivosmart, xiaomi mi band), kids' fitness trackers and specialized fitness wearables (e.g. running watches, cycling computers, and golf gps watches). This category does not cover smartwatches with fitness features, heart rate monitors or hybrid fitness watches. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Fitness trackers (e.g. Fitbit Charge, Garmin Vivosmart, Xiaomi Mi Band)
  • Kids' fitness trackers
  • Specialized fitness wearables (e.g. running watches, cycling computers, and golf GPS watches)

Out-of-scope

  • Smartwatches with fitness features
  • Heart rate monitors
  • Hybrid fitness watches
  • Fitness tracker apps and software

Market comparison

The South African Fitness Trackers market in a global comparison

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

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Source: ECDB analysis

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