EU - Dolls and Toys - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Toy Market Size in the EU
The EU toy market expanded slightly to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Toy Production in the EU
In value terms, toy production surged to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Toy Exports
Exports in the EU
In 2023, the amount of dolls and toys exported in the European Union rose remarkably to X tons, surging by X% compared with 2022. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.
In value terms, toy exports reached $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
In 2023, the Netherlands (X tons), distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Greece (X tons) represented the main exporters of dolls and toys, together constituting X% of total exports. The following exporters - France (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.
The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the dolls and toys exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Greece (X%), Poland (X%), Hungary (X%), Belgium (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), France (X%) and Germany (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Slovakia and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Spain (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.), Poland (X p.p.), Greece (X p.p.) and Hungary (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while France, Italy, Spain and Germany saw its share reduced by X%, X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Poland, France, Hungary, Spain, Italy, Greece and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
In terms of the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Toy Imports
Imports in the EU
In 2023, supplies from abroad of dolls and toys decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after eight years of growth. Total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, toy imports contracted to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2023: 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.
Imports by Country
The purchases of the nine major importers of dolls and toys, namely Germany, the Netherlands, France, the Czech Republic, Poland, Spain, Belgium, Italy and Romania, represented more than two-thirds of total import.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, the Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, Belgium and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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
In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the toy market in the EU. 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:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Production in the EU, split by region and country
- Trade (exports and imports) in the EU
- 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
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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