Market research on the toys and games industry. Standardised and ...
Market research on the toys and games industry. Standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market share and brand share data, distribution and industry trends and category information.
Value sales of traditional toys and games in Western Europe grew in 2021, driven by the need for entertainment due to the prolonged COVID-19-induced social distancing measures and home seclusion. The expansion of the consumer audience, with adults…
In spite of continuing high inflation in Turkey, traditional toys and games registered healthy current value growth. The best performing segment was dolls and accessories and this was in part boosted by the launch of the Barbie movie in summer 2023.…
Traditional toys and games in the UK recorded significant value growth in 2023, outperforming the previous year as the category stabilised post-pandemic. Unit prices remained elevated in 2023 following an increase in the prices of raw materials and…
Traditional toys and games in the Netherlands registered only modest growth in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. Consumers felt the pinch of inflation and as such, were more cautious with their spending. While…
The Swiss traditional toys and games industry registered a retail value decline in 2022, following a surge in sales noted during the outbreak of COVID-19. COVID-19 provided a boost to traditional toys and games in both 2020 and 2021, with the…
Traditional toys and games continued to see steady growth in current value terms in 2023 with consumers remaining willing to invest in gifts and treats for their children despite the challenging economic situation. When it came to the purchasing…
Games and puzzles remained among the fastest risers in traditional toys and games in Spain in 2023, along with construction and model vehicles. Sales in action figures and accessories were primarily propelled by Funko and other collectible brands.…
Consumer demand for traditional toys and games continued to decline in Italy in 2023, as the tough economic climate in Italy and high costs of living forced families to reign in expenditure. Games and puzzles and plush registered the best performance…
Traditional toys and games in Germany saw a decline in 2022, in part driven by broad uncertainty in the region. While pandemic restrictions were lifted in early 2022, inflation crept in by the third quarter, and many consumers were more cautious with…
Sales in traditional toys and games in France remained in a negative slump in 2023, as the category continues to struggle with inflationary pressures and consumer price-sensitivity. Added to which, demographic factors are also playing a part in…
The toys and games industry sees positive growth, although with setbacks due to Coronavirus. In traditional toys, long-term opportunities lie in licensing and categories combining play, education and skill-building experience. Broader exposure to…
The success of the Super Mario and Barbie movies will further accelerate the digitalisation of young adults’ childhood favourite toy characters. More toys and games companies are making film adaptations of classic toys to generate additional revenues…