Hobby & Leisure market in Nigeria

The Nigerian Hobby & Leisure eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$536.4 million by 2024 and accounts for 24.1% of the total eCommerce market in Nigeria. 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 16.8%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$998.4 million by 2028. Within the Hobby & Leisure market ECDB considers the following twelve sub-markets: Media, Sports Equipment, Pet Supplies, Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies, Toys, Bullion & Precious Metal, Camping & Adventure, Musical Instruments, Flowers & Gifts, Other Hobby & Leisure, Erotic & Adult, and Smoking Supplies.

Monthly revenues

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

The monthly eCommerce revenue of the Nigerian Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies market was US$5 million in October 2024. This refers to a growth of 12.1% compared to September 2024. Within the last 12 months, the monthly revenue share was the highest in October 2024 with 9.6% of the total 2024 revenue of the Nigerian Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies market and the lowest in April 2024 with 6.9% of the total 2024 revenue.

Revenue Last Month

US$4.9m

The eCommerce revenue grew by 12.1% from September 2024 to October 2024.

10-2024+12.1%

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 %)44.367.847.142.873.766.613.646.468.62.287.174.8

Market development

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

The Nigerian Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$51.4 million by 2024 and accounts for 9.6% of the Hobby & Leisure eCommerce market in Nigeria. 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 16.3%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$94.1 million by 2028. The Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Hobby & Leisure 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 Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies market in Nigeria

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 Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies market in Nigeria

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 %)38.850.843.288.813.653.714.977.0

Online share

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

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 Nigerian Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies retail market, the online share is 12.8% and will increase by an average of 2.8% to 14.4% by 2028.

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

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: Statista Market Insights , ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Online share (in %)38.5%69.0%47.1%75.2%53.8%20.5%3.8%9.6%

Top stores

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

With sales in the Nigerian Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies market, vanaplus.com.ng generated a revenue of US$0.1 million in 2023, which means it is the leading online store in this market. The Stationery, Crafts & Art Supplies ranking of Nigeria 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 graph shows a filtered revenue. It only includes national sales within the respective market.

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

See further stores

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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