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.
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…
Overall, and across almost all categories, traditional toys and games in Switzerland recorded a decline in retail current value sales in 2023. Reduced spending, especially during peak seasons like Christmas, on non-essential products, such as toys…
Traditional toys and games in Taiwan registered modest retail current value growth in 2023, the market’s first full year without COVID-19 restrictions as the national border reopened near the end of 2022. Many consumers resumed travel and out-of-home…
Traditional toys and games in Thailand saw a slight increase in retail current value sales in 2023, although this equated to a marginal drop overall at constant 2023 prices. This reflected the tendency of new generations of younger consumers to seek…
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…
2023 was a tough year for sales of traditional toys and games in the Philippines with elevated inflation and a sharp rise in the cost of living forcing many households to exercise greater caution in their discretionary spending. Despite these…
In 2023, traditional toys and games in the United Arab Emirates recorded significant value growth, driven by several key factors. Products incorporating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and catering for the rising demand for…
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…
2023 presented a challenging year for traditional toys and games in the US, with current value sales falling as the category normalised following pandemic demand. Excess inventory in late 2022, the result of weaker than forecast demand, meant that…
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.…
In 2023, there was a surge in the popularity of traditional toys that appealed not only to children but also to adults in Ukraine, particularly in the construction category. This surge was primarily fuelled by the relaunch of LEGO Ukraina TOV in…
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…
Before the pandemic, Asia Pacific was fastest growing traditional toys market with significant room for growth due to the low spending per household on traditional toys compared to the rest of the world. While the pandemic has proved a setback due to…
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During 2023, despite economic contraction and very high inflation, video games in Argentina managed to post sales growth, both in current and constant value terms, as children continued to migrate to video games, away from traditional toys and games.…
Contrary to traditional toys and games, video games in Australia maintained strong double-digit growth in 2023, driven mainly by digital games. Unlike traditional toys, video games is far from reaching maturity in the local market as the category…
Despite the economic scenario, video games in Brazil continued to grow in current value terms in 2023. Static consoles maintained retail volume and value growth as prices decreased. During the early launch phase of the current static console…
In 2023, video games in Canada experienced marginal growth following a decline in 2022 driven by the post-pandemic environment. While video games hardware witnessed volume declines, video games software, particularly digital formats, saw positive…
In 2023, video games in China exhibited a strong rebound, with a double-digit growth rate in current value terms. This resurgence can be attributed to several key factors. First, the normalisation of new game licenses in 2023 injected new vitality…
Video games was the big winner in France in 2023, supported by the significant rebound in video games hardware sales, which successfully resolved supply chain challenges previously encountered with static consoles. Moreover, a surge in volume sales…