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Global Toy Market 2024

Toy Market Size

The global toy market reached $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Toy Production

In value terms, toy production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, global production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Toy Exports

Exports

In 2022, approx. X tons of dolls and toys were exported worldwide; which is down by X% on the previous year. Overall, total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, toy exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - the Netherlands (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Germany (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to toy exports from China stood at X%. At the same time, Vietnam (X%), Poland (X%), the Netherlands (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Belgium (X%) and Germany (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of China (X p.p.) and the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest toy supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average toy export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated buoyant growth 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 export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($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 other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Toy Imports

Imports

In 2022, purchases abroad of dolls and toys decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, toy imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The United States was the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the UK (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports. Germany (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Russia (X tons), Japan (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Canada (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Australia (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Russia (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Spain (X%), Germany (X%), Belgium (X%), Japan (X%), France (X%) and Canada (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Australia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United States (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the UK saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dolls and toys worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

In the United States, toy imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average toy import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Japan ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

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 accounting for a further 21%.
China constituted the country with the largest volume of toy production, 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 held by Latvia, with a 4% share.
In value terms, China remains the largest toy supplier worldwide, comprising 68% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic, with a 4.5% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.4% share.
In value terms, the United States constitutes the largest market for imported dolls and toys worldwide, comprising 33% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany, with a 6.6% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 5.2% share.
The average toy export price stood at $13,699 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 7.2% against the previous year.
In 2022, the average toy import price amounted to $10,545 per ton, rising by 5.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global toy market. 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:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Goodbaby Group, Nanhai Sino-U.S.A. Toy Factory, Nanhai Hongjing Co, Lerado Group, Alpha Group, A. C. Gilbert Company, All Metal Products Company, American Character Doll Company, American Flyer, Annalee Dolls, Applause, Artifact Puzzles, Aurora Plastics Corporation, Azrak-Hamway, Bachmann Industries, Berkeley Models, Big Monster Toys, Bleacher Creatures, Boucher Manufacturing Company, Bowen Designs, The Bradford, Chessex, Coleco, Diamond Select Toys, Discovery Toys, Doepke Toys, Dorfan, Duncan Toys Company, Eldon, Entex Industries, Fat Brain Toys, Ferdinand Strauss Company, Fisher-Price, Hasbro, Ideal Toy Company, Jakks Pacific, Juno Baby, Kidrobot, Liberty Puzzles, Lionel Corporation, Maco, Mattel, McFarlane Toys, Nakajima, Plan B Toys, Shindana Toys

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 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. 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. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. 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. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. 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, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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