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GCC: Toy Market 2024

Toy Market Size in GCC

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the GCC toy market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible shrinkage. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Toy Production in GCC

In value terms, toy production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Toy Exports

Exports in GCC

Toy exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, rising by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a strong increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, toy exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the dolls and toys exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest toy supplier in GCC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a remarkable increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Oman totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%).

Toy Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of dolls and toys, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, toy imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the key importers of dolls and toys in GCC, together resulting at near X% of total imports. Kuwait (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Oman (X%). Bahrain (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Kuwait (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest toy importing markets in GCC were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Kuwait ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Saudi Arabia constituted the country with the largest volume of toy consumption, accounting for 55% of total volume. Moreover, toy consumption in Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United Arab Emirates, threefold. Kuwait ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 12% share.
Saudi Arabia remains the largest toy producing country in GCC, comprising approx. 81% of total volume. Moreover, toy production in Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Oman, sixfold.
In value terms, the United Arab Emirates remains the largest toy supplier in GCC, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman, with a 0.6% share of total exports.
In value terms, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 94% of total imports.
In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $8,817 per ton, surging by 84% against the previous year.
The import price in GCC stood at $5,854 per ton in 2022, which is down by -15.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the toy market in GCC. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 32401100 - Dolls representing only human beings
  • Prodcom 32401200 - Toys representing animals or non-human creatures
  • Prodcom 32401300 - Parts and accessories for dolls representing only human beings
  • Prodcom 32402000 - Toy trains and their accessories, other reduced-size models or construction sets and constructional toys
  • Prodcom 32403100 - Wheeled toys designed to be ridden by children (excluding bicycles), dolls
  • Prodcom 32403200 - Puzzles
  • Prodcom 32403920 - Toy musical instruments and apparatus, toys put up in sets or outfits (excluding electric trains, scale model assembly kits, c onstruction sets and constructional toys, and puzzles), toys and models incorporating a motor, toy weapons
  • Prodcom 32403940 - Other toys of plastics
  • Prodcom 32403960 - Toy die-cast miniature models of metal
  • Prodcom 32403990 - Other toys n.e.c.

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in GCC, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in GCC
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Bahrain
    • Kuwait
    • Oman
    • Qatar
    • Saudi Arabia
    • United Arab Emirates

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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