Nancy Monson, author of The Healing Power of Crafts claims that crafting is a multibillion-dollar business in America, and over three-quarters of American households have at least one family member who spends an average of 7.5 hours weekly engaged in crafting or related hobbies. According to the American Hobby Industry Association the size of the craft & hobby industry in the United States rose up from USD 20.0 billion in 2000 to USD 29.0 billion in 2004. Out of this, needle crafts accounted for 29 %, floral crafts 43%, painting and finishing 18 %, and “general crafts” 10 %. Their study also indicates that a “heavy user” on average spends USD 1,500 on crafts per year, and that across all user segments, the most common usage for craft projects is gifts (79%) and personal use (67 %). Some 15% of American crafters make items to sell.
It would be absolutely great to have equivalent numbers from other countries. If you know any, please send me a link!
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