MERCOSUR: Toy Market 2024

Toy Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR toy market amounted to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Toy Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, toy production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Toy Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of dolls and toys, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, toy exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of dolls and toys, namely Chile, Colombia and Brazil, represented more than two-thirds of total export. Peru (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Paraguay (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Paraguay (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Colombia ($X) and Peru ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Brazil and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Paraguay, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Toy Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas purchases of dolls and toys increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, toy imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) was the largest importer of dolls and toys in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total import. Ecuador (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Paraguay (X%) and Argentina (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ecuador (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest toy importing markets in MERCOSUR were Chile ($X), Brazil ($X) and Peru ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Peru, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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