Segments - Educational Toys Market by Type (Motor Skills Toys, Academic Toys, Cognitive Toys, and Others), Product (Games & Puzzler, Arts & Crafts, Building Sets, Sports & Outdoor Toys, and Others), Age Group (0-4 Years, 4-8 Years, and Above 8 Years), Distribution Channel (Online and Offline), End-user (Individual/Residential and Commercial), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
The global educational toys market size was USD 76 Bn in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 139 Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 10.1% during 2023–2031. The market growth is attributed to the increasing popularity of smart toys to stimulate the learning process in children.
Educational toys refer to objects of play, designed for children to stimulate learning. They are intended to increase hand-eye coordination, motor skills, memorization, identification skills, and literacy. It focuses on developing senses such as sight, touch, and hearing with various colors, textured materials, and sounds while also boosting the IQ of children.
Problem-solving, social and emotional skills are developed and enhanced by educational toys. Key areas for manufacturers to consider are the durability and safety of toys for children. COVID-19 has positively impacted the global educational toys market owing to the increasing demand for educational toys due to the shutdown of schools during the pandemic.
The global educational toys market report has up-to-date insights that help in formulating a strategic roadmap about the estimated market scenario and performance from 2023 to 2031.
Rising government initiatives to expand the local toy manufacturing sector, are expected to drive the global educational toys market owing to the increasing demand for local products among individuals.
Rising number of parents focusing on improving the problem-solving skill and creativity in children to make them future-ready is boosting the popularity of STEM toys and is likely to drive the educational toys market in the forecast period.
Cost of raw material used for making educational toys are inconsistent due to the increasing demand for innovative digitalized toys among parents and children. The fluctuating cost of raw materials is restraining the market growth of the educational toys market.
Eco-friendly toys have a less harmful impact on the environment. Durability, ease to clean, and safety is the factors rising the demand for eco-friendly educational toys and offering growth opportunities to the key players in the market.
The global educational toys market research report includes an assessment of the market trends, market segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Educational Toys Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2020–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Types (Motor Skills Toys, Academic Toys, Cognitive Toys, and Others), Products (Games & Puzzler, Arts & Crafts, Building Sets, Sports & Outdoor Toys, and Others), Age Groups (0-4 Years, 4-8 Years, and Above 8 Years), Distribution Channels (Online and Offline), and End-users (Individual/Residential and Commercial) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Melissa & Doug; Mattel, Inc.; LEGO System A/S; Tomy Company, Ltd.; Ravensburger AG; The Simba Dickie Group; Coco Moco; WowWee Group Limited; Hasbro, Inc.; Jakks Pacific, Inc.; MGA Entertainment, Inc.; and VTech Holdings Limited |
Based on types, the educational toys market is divided into motor skills toys, academic toys, cognitive toys, and others. The motor skill toys segment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period, as AC motor skills toys are considered essential for babies, toddlers, and older kids to develop gross motor skills and fine motor skills.
Based on product, the market is segregated into games & puzzler, arts & crafts, building sets, sports & outdoor toys, and others. The sports & outdoor toys segment is projected to drive the market during the forecast period, as sports & outdoor toys are used to inculcate love for outdoors and team spirit among children.
In terms of age groups, the market is segmented into 0-4 years, 4-8 years, and above 8 years. The 0-4 years segment is estimated to expand at a high CAGR in the coming years, owing to the increasing need to boost Intelligent Quotient (IQ) among children from an early age.
On the basis of distribution channels, the market is bifurcated into online and offline. The offline segment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period, as offline distribution channels such as Supermarkets/Hypermarkets offer various discounts, especially during holiday seasons, to expand their toys sale.
Based on end-users, the market is divided into individual/residential and commercial. The commercial segment is anticipated to drive the market during the forecast period, owing to increasing numbers of schools and educational institutes adopting educational toys in their curriculums.
In terms of region, the global educational toys market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. North America is expected to dominate the market during the projection period due to growing demand for Made in USA products from consumers and retailers.
The global educational toys market has been segmented on the basis of
Key players competing in the market are Melissa & Doug; Mattel, Inc.; LEGO System A/S; Tomy Company, Ltd.; Ravensburger AG; The Simba Dickie Group; Coco Moco; WowWee Group Limites; Hasbro, Inc.; Jakks Pacific, Inc.; MGA Entertainment, Inc.; and VTech Holdings Limited.
These companies adopted development strategies including mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaboration, product launches, and production expansion to expand their consumer base worldwide.
The global educational toys market size was USD 76 Bn in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 139 Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 10.1% during 2023–2031
Rising Government Support and Initiatives to Expand Local Toy Manufacturing Sector and increasing popularity of STEM toys are the key drivers of the educational toys market.
For regional analysis, North America is likely to dominate the educational toys market during the forecast period
The educational toys’ key market players are Melissa & Doug; Mattel, Inc.; LEGO System A/S; and Tomy Company, Ltd.