EU - Dolls And Toys - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

EU: Toy Market Overview 2019

Toy Market Size in the EU

The revenue of the toy market in the European Union amounted to $X in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the toy market attained their peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the toy market stood at a somewhat lower level.

Toy Production in the EU

In 2017, production of dolls and toys in the European Union amounted to X units, coming down by -X% against the previous year. The total output indicated a strong growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the toy production decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The volume of toy production peaked of X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Toy Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2017, approx. X units of dolls and toys were exported in the European Union; rising by X% against the previous year. The total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the toy exports increased by +X% against 2009 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the toy exports attained its peak figure volume in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, toy exports totaled $X in 2017. The total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the toy exports increased by +X% against 2009 indices. Over the period under review, the toy exports attained its peak figure level in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), the Czech Republic (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) represented roughly X% of total exports of dolls and toys in 2017. It was distantly followed by the UK (X units), Belgium (X units), Hungary (X units), France (X units), Italy (X units), Poland (X units) and Spain (X units), together achieving X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Hungary (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, the UK, France, Poland, Spain, Italy and Hungary, which together accounted for a further X%.

Poland (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports,in terms of the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The toy export price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009, when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for dolls and toys reached its peak figure level of $X per unit in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while Hungary ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Poland (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Toy Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2017, approx. X units of dolls and toys were imported in the European Union; rising by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The volume of imports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, toy imports amounted to $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The level of imports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The imports of the three major importers of dolls and toys, namely the UK, Germany and France, represented more than third of total import. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Spain (X units), Belgium (X units), Italy (X units) and Poland (X units), together committing X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Poland (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Poland, the Czech Republic and Spain, which together accounted for a further X%.

Poland (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports,in terms of the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The toy import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2017, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. The level of import price peaked of $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Average import prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, major importing countries recorded the following import prices: in Germany ($X per unit) and France ($X per unit), while the Czech Republic ($X per thousand units) and Spain ($X per thousand units) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Poland (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform