Global Toys, Hobby & DIY market

The global Toys, Hobby & DIY eCommerce market is expected to increase over the next years. It is predicted to reach US$784,200.8 million by 2023 and the expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2023-2027) will be 9.7%. ecommerceDB considers the following four sub-markets within the Toys, Hobby & DIY market: DIY, Garden & Pets, Hobby & Stationery, Toys & Baby, and Sports & Outdoor. DIY, Garden & Pets is the largest sub-market and accounts for 38.9% of the global Toys, Hobby & DIY market.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the global Hobby & Stationery market

The global Hobby & Stationery eCommerce market is expected to increase over the next years. It is predicted to reach US$276,943.6 million by 2023 and the expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2023-2027) will be 10.9%. The Hobby & Stationery eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Toys, Hobby & DIY market and accounts for 35.3% within this market. Further categories within the Toys, Hobby & DIY market are: DIY, Garden & Pets, Sports & Outdoor, and Toys & Baby.

eCommerce revenue development in the global Hobby & Stationery market

in million US$, in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates and reflects market impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war

Source: Statista Market Insights, ecommerceDB

2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Revenue (in mUS$) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Growth (in %) 22.1 94.8 31.6 55.0 82.7 65.1 35.9 50.4
AOV (in US$) 30.0 27.5 99.1 9.5 9.0 31.8 72.3 56.1
CVR (in %) 22.1 94.8 31.6 55.0 82.7 65.1 35.9 50.4
AOV: Average Order Value CVR: Conversion Rate

Top stores

Top five Hobby & Stationery online stores worldwide by net sales 2021

With sales in the global Hobby & Stationery market, amazon.com generated a revenue of US$13,101.9 million in 2021, which means it is the leading online store in this market. In second place is jd.com with a revenue of US$2,381.6 million, followed by walmart.com with a revenue of US$2,322.3 million. Altogether, the top three online stores account for a market share of about 32.3% within the top 100 stores of the given market. The global Hobby & Stationery ranking is based on all online stores that generated sales in this market in 2021. 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 Hobby & Stationery.

eCommerce net sales generated in the Hobby & Stationery market in 2021

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, ecommerceDB analysis

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Filtered revenue (in mUS$) 900.0 550.0 470.0 430.0 370.0
Share of global revenue (in %) 20.7 12.0 3.9 20.6 20.7
Global revenue (in mUS$) 8,300.0 4,600.0 1,190.0 2,122.0 1,814.0
Growth global revenue (in %) 8.3 12.4 33.6 18.0 12.6

Market definition

Definition of the Hobby & Stationery market within the Toys, Hobby & DIY market

Market definition: Toys, Hobby & DIY > Hobby & Stationery The category Hobby & Stationery contains the online sale of hobby items and stationery goods. Musical instruments, photo and printing materials, office equipment, pens and paper, collectors’ pieces (including art and antiques), car parts, and adult entertainment products are included in this segment. Hobby-related products already covered in the Sports & Outdoor or the DIY, Garden & Pets market segment are not included. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Musical instruments
  • Tobacco products
  • Office furniture
  • Construction sets and models

Out-of-scope

  • Toy musical instruments
  • Sports apparel and footwear
  • Untaxed tobacco products
  • Smokeless tobacco (snuff and chewing tobacco)
  • Heat-not-burn products (e.g., IQOS)