Traditional Toys and Games

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…

The market for traditional toys and games in Indonesia registered a weak performance in current value terms in 2023, when compared to the previous year. Sales were impacted by inflationary pressures, mainly due to higher food and energy costs. While…

Traditional toys and games in India returned to growth in 2023. In the previous year, the category was plagued by import restrictions and strict BIS certification standards, which made it difficult for many leading toy manufacturers to import…

The popularity of scientific/educational toys in Hong Kong continued to grow in 2023. These types of toys are designed to be both educational and entertaining, and encompass a broad range of academic topics. They have proven popular with families…

In 2023, value sales of traditional toys and games in Germany continued to decline, as the post-pandemic effect lingered. German consumers’ general reluctance to purchase non-essentials, not considered urgent or necessary for the purpose of saving…

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…

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.…

In 2023, the overall growth in retail value sales for traditional toys and games in Canada saw a decline, reflecting the impact of inflation on consumer spending habits. Categories like games and puzzles, which experienced a surge in demand during…

Driven by the easing of inflationary pressures and the good performances of the largest categories, traditional toys and games in Brazil registered strong current value growth in 2023. In particular, games and puzzles managed to expand its customer…

Value sales of traditional toys and games in Australia experienced a double-digit decline in 2023, as high inflation and interest rates notably impacted the cost of living. This resulted in low consumer confidence as many Australians attempted to…

Value sales for traditional toys and games in Argentina continued to be significantly lower than for video games in 2023, with the gap widening even further, and with all products seeing constant value sales falling. Continuing soaring inflation…