Global Hobby & Leisure market

The global Hobby & Leisure eCommerce market is expected to increase over the next years. It is predicted to reach US$635,027.9 million by 2024 and the expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be 7.1%. ECDB considers the following twelve sub-markets within the Hobby & Leisure market: Media, Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies, Sports Equipment, Toys, Pet Supplies, Camping & Adventure, Erotic & Adult, Bullion & Precious Metal, Musical Instruments, Other Hobby & Leisure, Flowers & Gifts, and Smoking Supplies. Media is the largest sub-market and accounts for 27.9% of the global Hobby & Leisure market.

Monthly revenues

Monthly eCommerce revenues in the global Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies market

The monthly eCommerce revenue of the global Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies market was US$8,078 million in November 2024. This refers to a growth of 2.0% compared to October 2024. Within the last 12 months, the monthly revenue share was the highest in December 2023 with 9.5% of the total 2023 revenue of the global Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies market and the lowest in June 2024 with 7.6% of the total 2024 revenue.

Revenue Last Month

US$8,078.3m

The eCommerce revenue grew by 2.0% from October 2024 to November 2024.

11-2024+2.0%

Monthly revenue shares in the last 12 months

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

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Revenue (in mUS$)0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Monthly revenue share (in %)13.288.039.986.496.511.846.010.389.148.819.690.5

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the global Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies market

The global Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies eCommerce market is expected to increase over the next years. It is predicted to reach US$86,935.4 million by 2024 and the expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be 6.3%. The Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Hobby & Leisure market and accounts for 13.7% within this market. Further categories within the Hobby & Leisure market are: Bullion & Precious Metal, Camping & Adventure, Erotic & Adult, Flowers & Gifts, Media, Musical Instruments, Other Hobby & Leisure, Pet Supplies, Smoking Supplies, Sports Equipment, and Toys.

eCommerce revenue development in the global Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies 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 Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies 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 %)42.327.719.133.312.733.877.840.9

Online share

eCommerce online share of the total Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies 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 Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies retail market, the online share is 13.9% and will increase by an average of 8.5% to 19.2% by 2028.

eCommerce online share of the total Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies market

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: Statista Market Insights , ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Online share (in %)19.8%47.9%71.7%16.6%13.6%1.5%10.6%68.6%

Top stores

Top five Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies online stores worldwide by net sales 2023

With sales in the global Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies market, amazon.com generated a revenue of US$11,115.4 million in 2023, which means it is the leading online store in this market. The global Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies ranking is based on all online stores that generated sales in this market in 2023. Due to a country- and category-dependent approach, both national and international online stores can be part of the ranking. The ranking shows a filtered revenue. It only includes sales within the market Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies.

eCommerce net sales generated in the Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies market in 2023

in million US$

Note: First party net sales generated after deduction of returns, allowances for damaged or missing goods and any discounts allowed

Source: Annual report, secondary sources, ECDB analysis

Filtered revenue / share
Global revenue
Growth
no-access-0
US$900.0m
20.7%
US$8,300.0m8.3%
no-access-1
US$550.0m
12.0%
US$4,600.0m12.4%
no-access-2
US$470.0m
3.9%
US$1,190.0m33.6%
no-access-3
US$430.0m
20.6%
US$2,122.0m18.0%
no-access-4
US$370.0m
20.7%
US$1,814.0m12.6%

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Worldwide - Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies Worldwide - All Categories

Market definition

Definition of the Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies market within the Hobby & Leisure market

Market definition: Hobby & Leisure > Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies The category Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies encompasses the commercial (B2C) sale of writing instruments (e.g. pens, pencils, markers, calligraphy tools), paper and notebooks (e.g. sketchbooks, journals, notepads), art supplies (e.g. acrylic paints, oil paints, watercolors, easels), and more. Not covered are printer and scanner supplie, collectibles or DIY construction supplies. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Writing instruments (e.g. pens, pencils, markers, calligraphy tools)
  • Paper and notebooks (e.g. sketchbooks, journals, notepads)
  • Art supplies (e.g. acrylic paints, oil paints, watercolors, easels)
  • Crafting materials (e.g. glue, scissors, cutting tools, yarn)
  • Office supplies (staplers, paper clips, file folders, desk organizers)
  • 3D printers and accessoires

Out-of-scope

  • Printer and scanner supplie
  • Collectibles
  • DIY construction supplies
  • Power tools