France - Dolls And Toys - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingSeptember 2023 Sees Skyrocketing $298M Import of Toys in France
France Toy Imports
In September 2023, purchases abroad of dolls and toys increased by 13% to 21K tons, rising for the fifth consecutive month after two months of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2023 when imports increased by 31% m-o-m.
In value terms, toy imports rose remarkably to $298M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2023 with an increase of 45% month-to-month.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Toy in France (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | |
| China | 136 | 79.3 | 62.3 | 51.1 | 50.4 | 46.1 | 34.8 | 32.2 | 40.7 | 54.7 | 67.1 | 106 | 107 |
| Czech Republic | 33.1 | 28.6 | 33.2 | 14.1 | 18.9 | 14.5 | 13.8 | 10.3 | 14.8 | 14.4 | 14.6 | 28.5 | 33.6 |
| Belgium | 47.7 | 48.8 | 42.7 | 37.5 | 25.9 | 24.8 | 24.0 | 20.4 | 25.8 | 26.5 | 26.0 | 31.2 | 32.5 |
| Germany | 29.2 | 28.4 | 36.1 | 33.6 | 19.4 | 14.4 | 16.6 | 13.8 | 16.1 | 25.2 | 19.1 | 24.1 | 31.8 |
| Netherlands | 49.0 | 46.5 | 40.8 | 24.9 | 18.8 | 17.8 | 20.2 | 16.2 | 14.7 | 16.4 | 12.3 | 28.2 | 29.2 |
| Spain | 12.3 | 18.0 | 20.1 | 23.0 | 8.2 | 6.8 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 8.2 | 8.9 | 11.0 | 10.2 | 16.9 |
| Italy | 14.0 | 11.8 | 16.7 | 16.9 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 5.7 | 7.3 | 8.4 | 8.1 | 6.9 | 9.5 |
| Others | 37.0 | 30.2 | 34.2 | 32.4 | 19.9 | 19.6 | 22.7 | 18.5 | 22.1 | 28.8 | 22.7 | 28.0 | 36.8 |
| Total | 358 | 292 | 286 | 234 | 169 | 152 | 148 | 125 | 150 | 183 | 181 | 263 | 298 |
Imports by Country
In September 2023, China (9.3K tons) constituted the largest toy supplier to France, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, toy imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (1.9K tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (1.9K tons), with a 9% share.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China totaled -1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Belgium (-3.9% per month) and Germany (-1.1% per month).
In value terms, China ($107M) constituted the largest supplier of toy to France, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($34M), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 11% share.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from China amounted to -2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+0.1% per month) and Belgium (-3.1% per month).
Import Prices by Country
In September 2023, the toy price amounted to $14,233 per ton (CIF, France), remaining relatively unchanged against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 an increase of 16% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $16,207 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to September 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($25,198 per ton), while the price for Italy ($7,742 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the toy market in France. 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 32403900 -
- 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.
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
