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Saudi Arabia: Toy Market 2024

Toy Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi toy market shrank to $X in 2021, declining by -5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Toy Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, toy production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production posted perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 386% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Toy Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, shipments abroad of dolls and toys decreased by -3.5% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 619% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, toy exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 386%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Sudan (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) were the main destinations of toy exports from Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sudan (with a CAGR of +30.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for dolls and toys exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 858% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 164% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 149% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +28.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-12.1% per year) and China (+24.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average toy export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 84% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 100%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+1,147.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Toy Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, purchases abroad of dolls and toys decreased by -18.2% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, toy imports shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main supplier of toy to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a approx. 95% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -2.1%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dolls and toys to Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +2.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average toy import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +5.1% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for dolls and toys in the world?

The country with the largest volume of toy consumption was the United States, accounting for 23% of total volume. Moreover, toy consumption in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, fourfold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.3% share.

What are the largest producers of dolls and toys in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of toy production, comprising approx. 47% of total volume. Moreover, toy production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, eightfold. Brazil ranked third in terms of total production with a 2.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of dolls and toys to Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of toy to Saudi Arabia.

What are the leading importers of dolls and toys from Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates remains the key foreign market for toy exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 9.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with an 8.3% share.

What is the average export price for dolls and toys in Saudi Arabia?

The average toy export price stood at $11,030 per ton in 2021, waning by -25.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for dolls and toys in Saudi Arabia?

In 2021, the average toy import price amounted to $4,342 per ton, stabilizing at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the toy market in Saudi Arabia. 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.

Country coverage:

Saudi Arabia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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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. 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. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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 In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023