Canada: Toy Market Overview 2020

Toy Market Size in Canada

The revenue of the toy market in Canada amounted to $X in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total market indicated a slight increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, toy consumption increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the toy market attained its maximum level at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Toy Exports

Exports from Canada

Toy exports from Canada amounted to X tonnes in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, toy exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, toy exports reached their maximum at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, toy exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, toy exports continue to indicate an abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, toy exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The U.S. (X tonnes) was the main destination for toy exports from Canada, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, toy exports to the U.S. exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tonnes), threefold. Mexico (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to the U.S. amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Mexico (+X% per year).

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the key foreign market for toy exports from Canada, comprising X% of total toy exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to the U.S. totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Mexico (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average toy export price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the toy export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the U.S., while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Toy Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2018, the amount of dolls and toys imported into Canada totaled X tonnes, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, toy imports, however, continue to indicate a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, toy imports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, toy imports amounted to $X in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, toy imports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (X tonnes) constituted the largest toy supplier to Canada, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, toy imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+X% per year) and the U.S. (+X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of toy to Canada, comprising X% of total toy imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the U.S., with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+X% per year) and the U.S. (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average toy import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the toy import price continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was China ($X per tonne), while the price for the U.S. ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform