Furniture & Homeware market in South Africa

The South African Furniture & Homeware eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$433.8 million by 2024 and accounts for 11.5% 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 10.7%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$652.4 million by 2028. Within the Furniture & Homeware market ECDB considers the following two sub-markets: Furniture and Homeware.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the Lamps market in South Africa

The South African Lamps eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$41.8 million by 2024 and accounts for 24.8% of the Homeware 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 14.4%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$71.7 million by 2028. The Lamps eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Homeware market. Further categories within the Homeware market are: Bedding, Carpets, Curtains & Blinds, Decorations, Other Homeware, and Tableware.

eCommerce revenue development in the Lamps 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 Lamps 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 %)28.883.545.763.531.397.523.60.3

Online share

eCommerce online share of the total Lamps 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 Lamps retail market, the online share is 31.6% and will increase by an average of 8.6% to 44.0% by 2028.

eCommerce online share of the total Lamps market in South Africa

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: Statista Market Insights , ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Online share (in %)84.9%98.5%46.1%0.5%12.9%66.3%22.1%44.0%

Market definition

Definition of the Lamps market within the Furniture & Homeware market

Market definition: Furniture & Homeware > Homeware > Lamps The category Lamps includes the online trade of indoor lamps (e.g. table lamps, floor lamps, bedside lamps, reading lamps), outdoor lamps (e.g. outdoor wall sconces, outdoor post lamps, solar-powered outdoor lamps), fairy lights, and more. This category does not cover lampshades, lamp harps and lamp extension cords or light fixtures (e.g. ceiling fixtures, wall-mounted fixtures). All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Indoor lamps (e.g. table lamps, floor lamps, bedside lamps, reading lamps)
  • Outdoor lamps (e.g. outdoor wall sconces, outdoor post lamps, solar-powered outdoor lamps)
  • Fairy lights
  • Light bulbs

Out-of-scope

  • Lampshades
  • Lamp harps and lamp extension cords
  • Light fixtures (e.g. ceiling fixtures, wall-mounted fixtures)

Market comparison

The South African Lamps market in a global comparison

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

in %

Source: ECDB analysis