Traditional Toys and Games in
Country Report
Executive Summary
Jun 2019PROSPECTS
Traditional toys and games suffers from gadgets and phone apps
Traditional toys and games declined in current value terms in 2018. With the United Arab Emirates suffering tough economic times, many consumers limited their spending in the category.
World Dubai Expo 2020 is set to drive demand
In the forecast period, World Dubai Expo 2020 is expected to boost the economy of the United Arab Emirates. Sales of traditional toys and games are expected to recover during this period, as due to their empowering and entertaining nature, children are expected to show great interest in such toys.
Demand for plush toys is set to remain low
With toys and games involving technology becoming more popular amongst children, their interests continue to change and develop. This led the plush category to witness the fastest current value decline within traditional toys and games in 2018, as few products include technology.
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Mattel continues to lead traditional toys and games
Mattel’s long-standing presence in the country and diverse product portfolio in many traditional toys and games categories maintained its lead in 2018, although it saw a slight decline in its value share. Its Barbie brand remained popular, as it is still considered to be a classic “must-have” brand, representing international fashion.
LEGO Group shapes and dominates the construction category
LEGO Group continues to develop its position in the United Arab Emirates amongst children from all backgrounds and ethnicities. With all the recent mega-projects being built in the country, from Legoland Dubai to Legoland waterpark, the equity of the brand increased massively amongst parents and children in the country.
VTech Holdings increases its share
Sales of electronic toys increased within traditional toys and games in 2018. As a company heavily involved in offering electronic traditional toys and games, VTech Holdings saw a slight increase in its value share in 2018.
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Traditional Toys and Games in the United Arab Emirates - Category analysis
HEADLINES
PROSPECTS
Traditional toys and games suffers from gadgets and phone apps
World Dubai Expo 2020 is set to drive demand
Demand for plush toys is set to remain low
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Mattel continues to lead traditional toys and games
LEGO Group shapes and dominates the construction category
VTech Holdings increases its share
CATEGORY DATA
Table 1 Sales of Traditional Toys and Games by Category: Value 2013-2018Table 2 Sales of Traditional Toys and Games by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 3 Sales of Traditional Toys and Games by Demographic: % Value 2013-2018
Table 4 Sales of Traditional Toys and Games by Licensed vs Non-Licensed: % Value 2013-2018
Table 5 Sales of Traditional Toys and Games by Electronic vs Non-Electronic: % Value 2013-2018
Table 6 NBO Company Shares of Traditional Toys and Games: % Value 2014-2018
Table 7 LBN Brand Shares of Traditional Toys and Games: % Value 2015-2018
Table 8 Distribution of Traditional Toys and Games by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Traditional Toys and Games by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Traditional Toys and Games by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Traditional Toys and Games by Demographic: % Value 2018-2023
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Traditional Toys and Games by Licensed vs Non-Licensed: % Value 2018-2023
Toys and Games in the United Arab Emirates - Industry Overview
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Toys and games sees slow growth
Technology drives demand
Mattel maintains its lead
Internet retailing and hypermarkets see distribution share growth
Toys and games is set to get back on track over the forecast period
MARKET DATA
Table 13 Sales of Toys and Games by Category: Value 2013-2018Table 14 Sales of Toys and Games by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 15 NBO Company Shares of Toys and Games: % Value 2014-2018
Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Toys and Games: % Value 2015-2018
Table 17 Distribution of Toys and Games by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Toys and Games by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Toys and Games by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research SourcesRelated Reports
- Nintendo Co Ltd in Toys and Games | Nov 2019
- LEGO in Toys and Games | Sep 2019
- Video Games in Western Europe | Sep 2019
- Toys and Games in India | Aug 2019
- Where Consumers Shop for Toys and Games | Aug 2019