Global DIY market

The global DIY eCommerce market is expected to increase over the next years. It is predicted to reach US$398,538.5 million by 2024 and the expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be 8.5%. ECDB considers the following three sub-markets within the DIY market: Tools & Construction Supplies, Vehicle Parts, and Garden. Tools & Construction Supplies is the largest sub-market and accounts for 54.2% of the global DIY market.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the global Plants & Seeds market

The global Plants & Seeds eCommerce market is expected to increase over the next years. It is predicted to reach US$13,481.8 million by 2024 and the expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be 15.7%. The Plants & Seeds eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Garden market and accounts for 21.0% within this market. Further categories within the Garden market are: Barbecues, Gardening Accessories, and Other Garden.

eCommerce revenue development in the global Plants & Seeds market

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 global Plants & Seeds market

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 %)14.69.341.066.774.675.08.03.6

Online share

eCommerce online share of the total Plants & Seeds market

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 global Plants & Seeds retail market, the online share is 7.0% and will increase by an average of 9.1% to 9.9% by 2028.

eCommerce online share of the total Plants & Seeds market

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: Statista Market Insights, ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Online share (in %)95.5%42.9%0.3%66.2%2.7%63.7%54.2%22.6%

Market definition

Definition of the Plants & Seeds market within the DIY market

Market definition: DIY > Garden > Plants & Seeds The category Plants & Seeds includes the online trade of plants (e.g. flowering plants, fruit trees, shrubs, vegetable plants, herb plants, bulbs and tubers), seeds and starts. This category does not cover fresh cut flowers and bouquets. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Plants (e.g. flowering plants, fruit trees, shrubs, vegetable plants, herb plants, bulbs and tubers)
  • Seeds
  • Starts

Out-of-scope

  • Fresh cut flowers and bouquets

Market comparison

The Global Plants & Seeds market in a global comparison

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

in %

Source: ECDB analysis