The IKEA Catalogue (US spelling: IKEA Catalog) is a popular mail-order catalogue published annually by the Swedish home furnishing retailer, IKEA. First published in Swedish in 1951, the catalogue is now published each summer in 55 different editions, in 27 languages for 35 countries, and is considered to be the main marketing tool of the retail giant, consuming 70% of the company's annual marketing budget. In terms of publishing quantity, the catalogue has surpassed the Bible as the most published work, estimated 175 million copies (2006) worldwide, triple that of its counterpart; however since the catalogue is free of charge, the Bible continues to be the most purchased literary work.

In Europe alone the catalogue reaches more than 200 million people annually. Containing over 300 pages and about 12,000 products, it is distributed both in stores and by mail. Most of the catalogue is produced by IKEA Catalogue Services AB in IKEA's hometown of Älmhult, Sweden where IKEA operates the largest photo studio in northern Europe at 8,000 square meters in size.

The catalogue itself is printed on chlorine-free paper of 10-15% post-consumer waste. According to Canadian broadcaster, CTV, "IKEA's publications have developed an almost cult-like following online. Readers have found all kinds of strange tidbits, including mysterious cat pictures, apparent Mickey Mouse references and weird books wedged into the many shelves that clutter the catalogues."

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