Toys and Games in the United Kingdom

Toys and games in the UK saw a marginal dip in value sales in 2024, despite an upturn in traditional toys and games. The kidult phenomenon, characterised by adult toy purchases, contributed to construction's growth, while video games was influenced by strategic alliances. Heightened concerns about sustainability and inclusivity are shaping product innovation and ethical standards. The market remains fairly consolidated, with retail e-commerce playing a pivotal role in sales. Euromonitor International's Toys and Games in United Kingdom report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market – be they new product developments, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change. Product coverage: Traditional Toys and Games, Video Games. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data. Why buy this report? * Get a detailed picture of the Toys and Games market; * Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; * Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands; * Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop. Euromonitor International has over 50 years' experience of publishing market research reports, business reference books and online information systems. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, Vilnius, Dubai, Cape Town, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo, Bengaluru, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Dusseldorf and Mexico City and a network of analysts in 100 countries, Euromonitor International has a unique capability and an understanding of diverse markets to develop reliable information resources to help drive informed strategic planning. To learn more about how our research solutions can support you, contact your local Euromonitor International office.


Toys and Games in the United Kingdom
Euromonitor International
June 2025
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TOYS AND GAMES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Growth driven by kidult trend, sustainability and influence of strategic alliances
KEY DATA INSIGHTS
CHART 1 Key Trends 2024
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Traditional toys and games records most rapid value growth
Lego expands Botanicals range, targeting kidults with complex construction sets
CHART 2 Lego Expands Botanicals Collection
Disney and Epic Games partnership extends media influence in Fortnite
CHART 3 Disney Collaborates with Epic Games to Create Fortnite Universe
WHAT’S NEXT?
Video games to spearhead growth in toys and games
Kidults and tech integration to influence development of traditional toys and games
Sustainability to be a major trend in local market moving forwards
CHART 4 Analyst Insight
Dominance of retail e-commerce to support greater uptake of subscription services
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
LEGO Group gains share as Mattel and Hasbro focus on collectibles
Independent games struggle to compete with AAA titles due to limited funding
New range of LOL Surprise! dolls fails to appeal to younger children
Mattel’s ongoing commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion
CHANNELS
Retail e-commerce continues to dominate, while traditional toy shops decline
Currys partners with Microsoft for Xbox repairs
Liledu enters subscription services with play-and-swap model
CHART 5 Liledu Launches in the UK
ECONOMIC CONTEXT
CHART 6 Real GDP Growth and Inflation 2019-2029
CHART 7 PEST Analysis in the United Kingdom 2024
CONSUMER CONTEXT
CHART 8 Key Insights on Consumers in the United Kingdom 2024
CHART 9 Consumer Landscape in the United Kingdom 2024
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
TRADITIONAL TOYS AND GAMES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA INSIGHTS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Expanding kidult audience helps drive sales of nostalgic collectibles
CHART 10 Key Trends 2024
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Positive growth overall, with plush a particularly dynamic performer
Lego targets kidults with expanded Botanicals Collection and boosts collectibles
CHART 11 Analyst Insight
Funko's Bitty Pop! range drives collectibles sales with focus on nostalgia
CHART 12 Funko Expands Bitty Pop! Range
WHAT’S NEXT?
Construction and plush to remain strong performers, while scientific/educational is set to record most dynamic growth
Sustainability set to transform development of traditional toys and games
Retail e-commerce to make further gains, placing pressure on retail offline
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Lego gains share as Mattel and Hasbro pivot to collectibles
Spin Master’s latest acquisition enables it to expand presence in category
Addition of Blind Barbie to Barbie Fashionistas range aligns with inclusivity trend
CHANNELS
Retail e-commerce gains share as toys and games stores loses ground
Investment in Hobbycraft set to help drive sales of arts and crafts
Liledu uses subscription model to enter traditional toys and games
CHART 13 Liledu Launches in the UK
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
VIDEO GAMES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA INSIGHTS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Video games software drives sales, while subscription models are increasingly favoured
CHART 14 Key Trends 2024
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Sales of video games decline as consumers await new releases
Activision Blizzard’s Game Pass launch threatens PlayStation Plus subscriptions
CHART 15 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Launches on Xbox Game Pass
Disney and Epic Games partnership engages consumers through Fortnite
CHART 16 Disney Partners with Epic Games
Xbox Game Pass changes consumption and threatens console sales
WHAT’S NEXT?
Video games to experience faster expansion than the regional average
Subscription services gain popularity, impacting traditional video game purchases
CHART 17 Analyst Insight
New consoles face challenges amid subscription growth and headset potential
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Increasing consolidation, while Xbox pivots
Consolidated landscape of static consoles dominated by Sony Corp
CHANNELS
Retail e-commerce remains dominant distribution channel for video games
Currys partners with Microsoft to provide in-store Xbox repairs
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER

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