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United Arab Emirates: Toy Market 2024

Toy Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the toy market in the United Arab Emirates, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Toy Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, overseas shipments of dolls and toys increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, toy exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main destinations of toy exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total exports. Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, Iran, Congo, Nigeria, China, Lebanon, Jordan and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Oman ($X) and Kuwait ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for toy exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Qatar, China, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Iran, Lebanon, Nigeria, Congo and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average toy export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a prominent increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Toy Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, purchases abroad of dolls and toys decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, toy imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest toy supplier to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dolls and toys to the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average toy import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, toy import price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for dolls and toys in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2023 were the United States, China and India, with a combined 33% share of global consumption. Latvia, Japan, Pakistan, Brazil, Nigeria, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Mexico and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

What are the largest producers of dolls and toys in the world?

The country with the largest volume of toy production was China, accounting for 38% of total volume. Moreover, toy production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Latvia, with a 4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of dolls and toys to the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of dolls and toys to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam, with a 4.4% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of dolls and toys from the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Kuwait constituted the largest markets for toy exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, with a combined 53% share of total exports. Qatar, China, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Iran, Lebanon, Nigeria, Congo and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

What is the average export price for dolls and toys in the United Arab Emirates?

The average toy export price stood at $8,729 per ton in 2022, jumping by 98% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for dolls and toys in the United Arab Emirates?

In 2022, the average toy import price amounted to $6,479 per ton, dropping by -19.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the toy market in the United Arab Emirates. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 32401100 - Dolls representing only human beings
Prodcom 32401200 - Toys representing animals or non-human creatures
Prodcom 32401300 - Parts and accessories for dolls representing only human beings
Prodcom 32402000 - Toy trains and their accessories, other reduced-size models or construction sets and constructional toys
Prodcom 32403100 - Wheeled toys designed to be ridden by children (excluding bicycles), dolls
Prodcom 32403200 - Puzzles
Prodcom 32403920 - Toy musical instruments and apparatus, toys put up in sets or outfits (excluding electric trains, scale model assembly kits, c onstruction sets and constructional toys, and puzzles), toys and models incorporating a motor, toy weapons
Prodcom 32403940 - Other toys of plastics
Prodcom 32403960 - Toy die-cast miniature models of metal
Prodcom 32403990 - Other toys n.e.c.

Country coverage:

United Arab Emirates

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the United Arab Emirates
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023