Arts and Crafts Market Report 2026

The arts and crafts market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $47.35 billion in 2025 to $50.7 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of traditional craftsmanship practices, increasing hobby-based crafting adoption, expansion of local craft markets, rising demand for personalized products, availability of diverse craft materials.

The arts and crafts market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $67.39 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of e-commerce platforms for crafts, growing interest in sustainable handmade products, increasing participation in creative hobbies, rising demand for customized décor items, growth of virtual craft workshops. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for handmade and custom crafts, rising use of recycled and upcycled materials, growing popularity of diy crafting, expansion of online craft marketplaces, enhanced focus on skill-based craft education.

The anticipated increase in government funding for arts and crafts is set to drive the growth of the arts and crafts market in the coming years. Government funding involves financial support allocated to programs or policies implemented by a government to address specific social, economic, environmental, or political issues within a country or region. Such funding plays a crucial role in ensuring the continued vibrancy of arts and crafts as integral components of both the economy and culture, providing support not only to individual artists and craftspeople but also to the broader community. For instance, Americans for the Arts reported in August 2023 that local government funding to local arts agencies in the United States reached $1.01 billion in 2023, marking a notable 7.5% increase from the previous year. This increase in government funding for arts and crafts initiatives directly contributes to the growth of the arts and crafts market.

Key players in the arts and crafts market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as specialized crafting tools, to enhance their competitive advantage. Specialized crafting tools significantly expand the creative possibilities for crafters, enabling them to achieve more intricate and professional results in their projects. These tools are often essential for transforming a crafting hobby into a successful professional practice. For example, D & L Craftworkz introduced a range of arts and crafts supplies in April 2024, catering to enthusiasts and professionals in Australia. This new collection includes D & L Air-dry clay, a versatile and cost-effective material suitable for various craft projects, from preschool art projects to handmade wedding decorations, offering a comprehensive array of tools and materials to bring imaginative visions to life.

In March 2025, Plaid Enterprises Inc., a U.S.-based supplier of DIY craft products and creative materials - including well-known brands such as Mod Podge, FolkArt, Apple Barrel, and Delta Ceramcoat - acquired Arteza Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Plaid Enterprises intends to expand its product lineup into the premium fine art supplies category and strengthen its presence across both digital and retail distribution channels. Arteza Inc. is a U.S.-based provider of high-quality fine art supplies, offering paints, drawing tools, and creative essentials designed for artists of all experience levels.

Major companies operating in the arts and crafts market are FILA Group LLC, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., Michaels Stores Inc., Shanghai M&G Stationery, Etsy Inc., Newell Brands Inc., Société Bic S.A., Jo-Ann Stores Inc., Fiskars Group, Crayola LLC, IG Design Group PLC, Pilot-Pen, Pelikan International Corporation, Mundial SA, Kokuyo Camlin Ltd., Arteza LLC, Westcott, Asian Handicrafts Pvt. Ltd., Pentel, Faber-Castell AG, CREA Innovations Ltd., Beifa Group Co. Ltd., Laizhou Zhonghe Arts and Crafts Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the arts and crafts market in 2025. The regions covered in the arts and crafts market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the arts and crafts market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The arts and crafts market consists of sales of roasted craft kits, decorative items, stationery, and home goods. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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