Qatar Art and Craft Market Overview, 2029

Qatar's art and craft market has evolved significantly over the last few decades, owing in great part to both government programs and private sector innovation. In terms of innovation, the opening of Qatar Museums in 2005 was a watershed moment. The organisation was tasked with promoting culture and history through a variety of activities, and in preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar stepped up its cultural efforts. Over 100 huge public art projects were installed throughout the country by prominent artists such as Olafur Eliasson and Damien Hirst. This strategic strategy aimed to beautify the country and leave a cultural legacy for the anticipated millions of World Cup visitors. Qatar's art market is further boosted by its expanding museum infrastructure. The Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, created in 2010, has emerged as a key venue for contemporary art in the region. This museum, along with others, has tried to merge local art with worldwide trends, establishing Qatar as a major player in the Middle Eastern art scene. Sheikh Hassan bin Mohamed bin Ali Al Thani is a major character in this scene, having contributed to the development of Qatar's modern art market since the 1980s. The COVID-19 epidemic impacted the art business, causing a brief pause in exhibitions and public activities. However, the sector demonstrated resiliency in adjusting to digital platforms.

According to the research report "Qatar Art and Craft Market Overview, 2029," published by Bonafide Research, the Qatar's art and craft market is expected to reach a market size of more than USD 240 Million by 2029. Qatar's import and export trends in the art and craft markets are equally significant. The country imports a substantial number of art materials and high-end artworks, which are frequently displayed in its world-class museums and galleries. Collaborations with international artists have increased the import of contemporary art pieces. Qatari artists are also exporting their works to regional and worldwide markets, showcasing the country's rich cultural legacy. Qatari artists and international institutions have increasingly collaborated in recent years. Initiatives such as "Qatar Creates," a cultural year initiative, have supported over 300 events that combine art, culture, and tourism to boost the country's global cultural standing. High-profile events, collaborations with international art icons, and public promotions, such as using sports celebrities. Promotions and sponsorships in the Qatari art scene have also played an important part in its growth. Corporate sponsorships and agreements with multinational corporations have resulted in an increase in cultural activities, such as large-scale exhibitions, public art installations, and art fairs. These initiatives are bolstered by government-led campaigns emphasising art and culture as critical components of Qatar's economic diversification and cultural diplomacy strategy. The art and craft market in Qatar is distinguished by its long history, ongoing innovation, significant government support, and worldwide collaborations.

Qatar's art and craft industry includes a wide range of products, including painting and drawing supplies, paper crafts, children's crafts, arts and crafts tools, and other distinct categories that represent local traditions as well as the growing impact of international trends. This section contains oil paints, watercolours, acrylics, sketching pencils, canvases, and brushes. It remains one of the top categories in Qatar, because to the country's concentration on visual arts. Professional artists and enthusiasts are driving the demand. The promotion of public art projects and art shows, notably in the run-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, has raised the need for painting supplies. Domestic suppliers such as Jarir Bookshop and Al Rawnaq Trading Centre sell a wide range of foreign brands. While less popular than painting supplies, paper crafts such as scrapbooking, card making, and origami have a devoted following, particularly among educational institutions and amateurs. Local suppliers such as Daiso Qatar and Creative Crafts offer a variety of paper craft supplies, such as beautiful papers, crafting scissors, and glue. The kids' craft industry in Qatar is quickly expanding, owing to an increase in family-oriented events and educational programs. Modelling clay, colouring sets, and craft kits designed for children are commonly available in establishments such as Maktaba Children's Library and Toys 'R' Us Qatar. This category includes a wide range of equipment, from cutting tools, glue guns, and craft knives to specialised crafting machinery. Qatar's growing interest in DIY (Do-It-Yourself) culture is fuelled by social media trends.

The art and craft market in Qatar has two basic applications: personal and commercial. Commercial use tends to dominate the Qatari art and craft market due to institutional demand from schools, museums, and the tourism industry. Art and craft items are often used in schools to promote creativity among kids. Educational institutions are important buyers of craft supplies such as paints, paper, and tools, which drives demand for domestic distributors like IKEA Qatar and Carrefour. In the tourism and hospitality industries, locally manufactured crafts and artwork are used as décor and sold as souvenirs. Traditional Qatari crafts, such as ceramics and weaving, have become prominent commercial products, frequently appearing in cultural displays and being sold at heritage markets such as Souq Waqif. Personal usage of art and craft goods is common in Qatar, with people painting, drawing, making, and working on their own projects. Families frequently invest in arts and crafts to allow their children to express themselves creatively, have fun, and learn. Qatar's growing interest in creative hobbies is supported by domestic vendors such as Jarir Bookshop, Creative Crafts, and Al Rawnaq Trading Centre, who offer a wide selection of art supplies and instruments for personal projects.The pandemic has also increased interest in DIY arts and crafts, since people have spent more time at home due to lockdowns. Virtual workshops and social media have been particularly effective in increasing participation in personal art endeavours.

Considered in this report
• Historic year: 2018
• Base year: 2023
• Estimated year: 2024
• Forecast year: 2029



Aspects covered in this report
• Art & craft products market Outlook with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Product Type
• Painting and Drawing
• Paper Crafts
• Kids Crafts
• Arts and Crafts Tools
• Others

By Application
• Personal Use
• Commercial Use

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary and secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list the companies that are present in it. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual reports of companies, and government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources, primary research was conducted by conducting telephone interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this; we have started making primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting them in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us, we can start verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations, and organizations related to the Art & craft products industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing and presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.