Personal luxury goods sales reached 362 billion euros. Millennials represent 45 percent of consumers while women drive 60 percent of purchases. Digital channels now account for 23 percent of sales.
Key Takeaways
- Millennials represent 45% of luxury consumers aged 27-42 in 2023 surveys.
- Gen Z (under 25) accounted for 15% of luxury spending in 2023.
- Women drive 60% of global luxury purchases, especially in fashion.
- The global personal luxury goods market reached €353 billion in 2022, marking an 8% growth at constant exchange rates.
- Luxury goods market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4-6% from 2023 to 2030, reaching over €500 billion.
- In 2023, the luxury market expanded by 5% to €362 billion in personal luxury goods.
- Leather goods generated €92 billion in 2022, 26% of personal luxury market.
- Luxury watches sales reached $50 billion in 2023, led by Rolex at 10% share.
- Fine jewelry market $280 billion globally including bridal, but ultra-luxury $48 billion.
- Asia luxury market share 40% in 2023, led by China at 18%.
- North America luxury sales $105 billion in 2023, 28% global share.
- Europe luxury market €120 billion in 2023 despite 1% decline.
- 73% of luxury consumers prioritize sustainability in purchases per 2023 Bain survey.
- Digital sales channel grew to 23% of luxury market in 2023 from 13% in 2019.
- Resale luxury market projected to reach $80 billion by 2025.
Luxury demand is increasingly driven by digitally influenced, sustainable, personalized shoppers worldwide, with market value reaching €362 billion in 2023.
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Consumer Demographics28 stats
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Millennials represent 45% of luxury consumers aged 27-42 in 2023 surveys.
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Gen Z (under 25) accounted for 15% of luxury spending in 2023.
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Women drive 60% of global luxury purchases, especially in fashion.
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High-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) over $30M assets buy 40% of luxury goods.
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75% of luxury shoppers are urban dwellers in top 600 cities.
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Chinese luxury consumers average spend $5,000annually, highest globally.
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68% of luxury buyers influenced by social media in purchase decisions 2023.
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Affluent millennials prefer sustainable luxury brands by 55% margin.
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Baby boomers still hold 25% market share in luxury watches and jewelry.
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40% of luxury consumers are self-made entrepreneurs under 50.
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Female HNWIs grew 8% to 11.2 million in 2023, boosting luxury.
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Top 1% income bracket spends 12% of income on luxury goods.
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52% of luxury shoppers are college-educated professionals.
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Emerging middle class in India contributes 5% to global luxury demo.
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30% of luxury buyers are families with children influencing purchases.
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Digital natives (Gen Z/Millennials) 60% use apps for luxury shopping.
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Ultra-HNWIs (> $50M) number 275,000 globally, key luxury segment.
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65% of luxury consumers prioritize personalization in 2023 surveys.
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Middle-aged (35-54) segment holds 35% of luxury spending power.
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LGBTQ+ consumers over-index luxury spending by 20%.
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45% of luxury buyers from tech/finance sectors.
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Solo travelers 28% of luxury tourism demographic.
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70% of luxury pet owners spend over $1,000 annually on premium products.
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Asia-Pacific consumers 42% of global luxury market demo.
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US luxury consumers average 4.2 purchases per year.
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Europe HNWIs 4.5 million, driving 30% luxury sales.
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Black/African luxury consumers growing 15% YoY in spending.
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55% of luxury shoppers seek exclusivity via memberships.
Interpretation
Consumer Demographics Interpretation
For the consumer demographics behind the global luxury industry, Millennials make up 45% of luxury consumers aged 27 to 42 while women account for 60% of purchases, showing luxury demand is largely shaped by a mid age, female led market concentrated in major cities.
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Market Size & Growth30 stats
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The global personal luxury goods market reached €353 billion in 2022, marking an 8% growth at constant exchange rates.
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Luxury goods market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4-6% from 2023 to 2030, reaching over €500 billion.
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In 2023, the luxury market expanded by 5% to €362 billion in personal luxury goods.
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Global luxury market value hit $1.5 trillion in 2023 including experiences and private assets.
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Personal luxury goods sales surged 21% in 2021 post-COVID recovery to €341 billion.
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Luxury sector expected to add €100 billion in value by 2025 through digital channels.
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2022 luxury market growth was driven by 14% increase in leather goods to €92 billion.
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Global luxury watch market valued at $52 billion in 2023 with 5% YoY growth.
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Fine jewelry segment reached $48 billion globally in 2023.
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Luxury beauty market grew to $62 billion in 2023 at 10% CAGR since 2019.
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Overall luxury market CAGR projected at 5.8% from 2024-2028 to $423 billion.
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Chinese consumers contributed 21% to global luxury sales in 2022 totaling €217 billion domestically.
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Luxury cars market size was $1.2 trillion in 2023 with 7% growth.
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Yacht luxury market valued at $8.9 billion in 2023, growing 6.2% annually.
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Private jet charters in luxury segment hit $28 billion in 2023.
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Global luxury real estate market reached $2.5 trillion in transactions in 2023.
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Luxury hospitality revenue grew 12% to $120 billion in 2023.
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Art and collectibles luxury market at $65 billion in 2023 auctions.
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Luxury wine and spirits sales totaled $45 billion in 2023.
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High-end handbag market alone worth $58 billion in 2023.
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Luxury footwear segment valued at $22 billion globally in 2023.
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Eyewear luxury market at $15 billion with 8% growth in 2023.
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Luxury electronics like high-end audio reached $10 billion in 2023.
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Personal luxury goods expected to hit €450-500 billion by 2025.
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Luxury market dipped 3% in 2023 in Japan but overall global up 5%.
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E-commerce luxury sales share rose to 23% of total in 2023 worth €80 billion.
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Moncler reported €2.9 billion revenue in 2023, up 18%.
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Richemont luxury sales hit €19.9 billion in FY2023/24.
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LVMH luxury revenue €86.2 billion in 2023, +13% organic growth.
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Hermes sales €13.4 billion in 2023, up 21%.
Interpretation
Market Size & Growth Interpretation
Under the Market Size & Growth angle, the global personal luxury goods market is expanding steadily, rising from €353 billion in 2022 to €362 billion in 2023 and projected to surpass €500 billion by 2030, with growth supported by a 21% rebound in 2021 and an expected €100 billion in added value from digital channels by 2025.
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Product Categories26 stats
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Leather goods generated €92 billion in 2022, 26% of personal luxury market.
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Luxury watches sales reached $50 billion in 2023, led by Rolex at 10% share.
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Fine jewelry market $280 billion globally including bridal, but ultra-luxury $48 billion.
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Luxury beauty and fragrances $62 billion in 2023, skincare 40% share.
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Ready-to-wear fashion luxury $85 billion in 2023.
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Luxury handbags averaged $1,200price point, market $58 billion.
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Shoes and accessories luxury segment $35 billion in 2023.
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Eyewear luxury $18 billion, sunglasses 55% of sales.
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Luxury cars top segment with Porsche sales 320,000 units.
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Yachts over 30m sold 120 units worth $4 billion in 2023.
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Private jets deliveries 700 units valued $25 billion.
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Luxury wines auctioned $500 million in 2023 top tier.
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Spirits luxury like whisky $20 billion premium segment.
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Art sales $65 billion, contemporary 42% share.
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Luxury real estate ultra >$10M 18,000 transactions globally.
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High-end laptops and audio $12 billion luxury tech.
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Luxury luggage market $25 billion, Rimowa leading.
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Fur and leather apparel $10 billion declining segment.
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Couture fashion shows generated $2 billion indirect sales.
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Luxury pens market $1.5 billion, Montblanc 30% share.
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Premium tobacco cigars $15 billion market.
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Luxury bedding and home $30 billion.
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Fine dining ingredients luxury $5 billion.
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Luxury bicycles high-end $2 billion niche.
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Collectible sneakers resales $2 billion in luxury.
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Luxury cosmetics R&D spend $8 billion annually.
Interpretation
Product Categories Interpretation
In product categories, luxury is being driven by big, clearly segmented pockets with leather goods at €92 billion in 2022 and fine jewelry expanding to a $280 billion market while ultra-luxury jewelry remains $48 billion, and beauty and fragrances add another $62 billion in 2023, showing how the industry concentrates demand into distinct premium tiers.
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Regional Analysis27 stats
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Asia luxury market share 40% in 2023, led by China at 18%.
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North America luxury sales $105 billion in 2023, 28% global share.
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Europe luxury market €120 billion in 2023 despite 1% decline.
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China personal luxury spending €107 billion in 2023, up 4%.
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Japan luxury market contracted 2% to €25 billion in 2023.
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India luxury market grew 20% to $8.5 billion in 2023.
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Middle East luxury sales up 15% to $20 billion in 2023.
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Latin America luxury market $12 billion with Brazil leading at 40%.
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South Korea luxury spending $15 billion, 10% growth in 2023.
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Australia luxury market $6 billion, driven by tourism recovery.
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Greater China HNWIs spend 25% more on luxury than global average.
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US accounted for 24% of global luxury growth in 2023.
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France luxury exports €60 billion in 2023, 50% to Asia.
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Italy luxury goods production €110 billion value added in 2023.
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UK luxury retail sales £15 billion in 2023.
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Southeast Asia luxury market $25 billion, Vietnam up 25%.
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Russia luxury imports dropped 50% to $3 billion post-sanctions.
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Africa luxury market $5 billion, South Africa 60% share.
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Dubai duty-free luxury sales $2.5 billion in 2023.
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Singapore luxury retail rents highest globally at $1,500/sqm.
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Mexico luxury market $4 billion, up 12% in 2023.
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Turkey luxury sales $2.8 billion despite inflation.
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Canada luxury spending $18 billion, Toronto key hub.
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Thailand luxury tourism boosted sales 18% to $7 billion.
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Saudi Arabia luxury market $10 billion with Vision 2030 push.
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Indonesia luxury grew 15% to $4.5 billion in 2023.
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UAE HNWIs 150,000 driving regional luxury boom.
Interpretation
Regional Analysis Interpretation
In the 2023 regional landscape, Asia dominates luxury with a 40% market share led by China at 18% and €107 billion in personal luxury spending up 4%, even as Europe holds steady at €120 billion and Japan contracts 2%.
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Trends & Sustainability22 stats
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73% of luxury consumers prioritize sustainability in purchases per 2023 Bain survey.
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Digital sales channel grew to 23% of luxury market in 2023 from 13% in 2019.
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Resale luxury market projected to reach $80 billion by 2025.
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68% of Gen Z demand transparent supply chains in luxury brands.
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AI personalization adopted by 45% of luxury retailers in 2024.
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Circular economy initiatives cover 15% of luxury production by 2023.
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Metaverse luxury sales hit $800 million in 2023 virtual goods.
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56% of luxury brands set net-zero targets by 2030.
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Experiential luxury like travel grew 20% to 10% market share.
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Vegan leather adoption up 30% in luxury handbags 2023.
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NFT luxury collectibles sales $1.5 billion peak 2022, stabilizing 2023.
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Supply chain traceability via blockchain used by 25% top brands.
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Wellness luxury segment $7 trillion opportunity by 2027.
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40% luxury price hikes in 2023 due to inflation, risking demand.
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Omnichannel retail fusion in 70% luxury stores with AR try-ons.
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Carbon-neutral products launched by 35% of luxury houses in 2023.
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Social commerce via TikTok/Instagram 15% of digital luxury sales.
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Phygital experiences adopted by 50% brands post-2023.
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Regenerative agriculture in luxury beauty supply 20% sourced.
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Quiet luxury trend boosted minimalist sales 25% in 2023.
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Diversity in luxury marketing: 60% campaigns feature inclusive models.
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Rental luxury fashion market $2 billion growing 20% CAGR.
Interpretation
Trends & Sustainability Interpretation
Sustainability is moving from a promise to a buying driver with 73% of luxury consumers prioritizing it in 2023, while circular initiatives already cover 15% of luxury production and brands also lean into digital growth as resale is set to reach $80 billion by 2025.
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Luxury industry momentum and growth indicators
Key market value and growth signals show overall expansion while digital channels continue to rise.
Digital sales channel grew to 23% of luxury market in 2023 from 13% in 2019.23%
E-commerce luxury sales share rose to 23% of total in 2023 worth €80 billion.
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In 2023, the luxury market expanded by 5% to €362 billion in personal luxury goods.
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Global luxury market value hit $1.5 trillion in 2023 including experiences and private assets.
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