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Uruguay: Toy Market 2024

Toy Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan toy market soared to $X in 2021, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate perceptible growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Toy Production in Uruguay

In value terms, toy production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 319% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Toy Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of dolls and toys, when their volume increased by 218% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 3,051% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, toy exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 1,376% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Free Zones (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Paraguay (X kg) were the main destinations of toy exports from Uruguay, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of +80.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Free Zones ($X) and Paraguay ($X) were the largest markets for toy exported from Uruguay worldwide, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

Chile, with a CAGR of +85.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average toy export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 115%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Spain (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Toy Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2021, overseas purchases of dolls and toys decreased by less than 0.1% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, toy imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main supplier of toy to Uruguay, with a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, toy imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+3.8% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+3.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dolls and toys to Uruguay, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 3.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-2.7% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-2.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average toy import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

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

The United States constituted the country with the largest volume of toy consumption, 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, accounting for 47% of total volume. Moreover, toy production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, eightfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Brazil, with a 2.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of dolls and toys to Uruguay?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of toy to Uruguay, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil, with a 3.2% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of dolls and toys from Uruguay?

In value terms, Free Zones remains the key foreign market for toy exports from Uruguay, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Paraguay, with a 19% share of total exports.

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

In 2021, the average toy export price amounted to $12,863 per ton, shrinking by -31.6% against the previous year.

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

The average toy import price stood at $6,328 per ton in 2021, with an increase of 3.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the toy market in Uruguay. 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:

Uruguay

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Uruguay
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