Toys and Games

The toys and games industry in India continued its upwards trajectory in 2022, with a double-digit increase in current value terms. However, the performances across the two categories, traditional toys and games and video games, saw a significant…

The implementation of the Toys (Quality Control) Order by the Indian government in 2021 brought about new regulations that mandated BIS certification for all toys sold in India, regardless of where they are produced. The primary objective behind this…

Gaming subscriptions are becoming increasingly popular in India, as more people are moving beyond casual gaming. In the past couple of years, especially due to the pandemic, there has been a fundamental shift in consumer behaviour, wherein there is a…

Following the decline during the pandemic and lockdown period in 2022, a current value resurgence was witnessed for toys and games in China in 2023, with growth for both traditional toys and games and video games. The lifting of lockdown policies…

The market for toys and games in Indonesia saw mid-single digit growth in current value terms in 2023, a slight improvement over the previous year. Sales were impacted by inflationary pressures, mainly due to higher food and energy costs. While the…

Toys and games in Japan saw low current value growth in 2023, with increases for both traditional toys and games and video games. In traditional toys and games, games and puzzles continued to be the largest category. It accounted for less than a…

The toys and games market witnessed current value growth in Malaysia in 2023. Construction and action figures were the two largest categories in traditional toys and games, with action figures proving to be a key growth driver during the year. IP…

Toys and games in Singapore saw solid current value growth in 2023, with increases for both traditional toys and games and video games. Toys and games has a dynamic landscape, being shaped by evolving consumer preferences, technological advances, and…

Toys and games in the Philippines saw steady growth in current value terms in 2023, albeit growth was more stable compared to the dynamism of the previous two years. Several factors shaped consumer purchasing behaviour and market trends in 2023.…

After a year of decline due to the pandemic in 2022, traditional toys and games in China saw a rebound to growth in current value terms in 2023. Dolls and accessories experienced a relatively high value growth rate in 2023, in the high single digits.…