Moldova: Toy Market 2020

Toy Market Size in Moldova

The revenue of the toy market in Moldova amounted to $X in 2018, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the total market indicated moderate growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, toy consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the toy market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2017, leveling off in the following year.

Toy Production in Moldova

In value terms, toy production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, toy production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, toy production reached its peak level of $X. From 2010 to 2018, toy production growth remained at a lower figure.

Toy Exports

Exports from Moldova

Toy exports from Moldova totaled X tons in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, toy exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Moldova exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

In value terms, toy exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, toy exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, toy exports attained their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China dominates toy exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Vietnam (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), the Czech Republic (+X%) and Germany (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, China, Hong Kong SAR (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+X p.p.) and Vietnam (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2018, the share of China, Hong Kong SAR (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest toy supplier from Moldova, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China, Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

In China, toy exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China, Hong Kong SAR (-X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The toy export price in Moldova stood at $X per ton in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, toy export price decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for dolls and toys reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for dolls and toys remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Toy Imports

Imports into Moldova

In 2018, the amount of dolls and toys imported into Moldova stood at X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, toy imports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, toy imports attained their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, toy imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, toy imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Moldova imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The U.S. was the largest importer of dolls and toys imported in the world, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. Germany (X tons) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the UK (X%) and China, Hong Kong SAR (X%). France (X tons), Russia (X tons), Japan (X tons), Canada (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) occupied a little share of total imports.

Imports into the U.S. decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Russia (+X%), Poland (+X%), the Czech Republic (+X%), Germany (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%) and France (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Belgium and Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the UK (-X%), Canada (-X%) and China, Hong Kong SAR (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Russia (+X p.p.), Germany (+X p.p.) and Poland (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2018, the share of the U.S. (-X p.p.) and China, Hong Kong SAR (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dolls and toys into Moldova, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

In the U.S., toy imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the toy import price in Moldova amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for dolls and toys reached their maximum in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, Hong Kong SAR, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform