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Traditional Toys and Games in South Africa

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  • 25 Pages
  • July 2025
  • Region: South Africa
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2508036
Traditional toys and games in South Africa experienced value growth in 2024, driven by the popularity of scientific/educational toys and construction sets. The trends towards sustainability and inclusivity influenced product launches, while the rise of e-commerce and the emergence of kidults were also important, pushing companies to enhance their online presence and target older consumers. Rising concentration was seen, with the top five companies holding a significant and increasing share.

The Traditional Toys and Games in South Africa 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: Action Figures and Accessories, Arts and Crafts, Baby and Infant, Construction, Dolls and Accessories, Dress-Up and Role Play, Games and Puzzles, Model Vehicles, Other Traditional Toys and Games, Outdoor and Sports, Plush, Pre-School, Remote Control Toys, Ride-On Vehicles, Scientific/Educational.

Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Traditional 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.

Table of Contents

KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sustainable, inclusive, and kidult-focused traditional toys and games are popular
  • CHART 1 Key Trends 2024
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Scientific/educational toys experiences dynamic growth in popularity
  • Formula 1 licensing deal to produce Hot Wheels toys
  • CHART 2 F1 And Hot Wheels Teams Up to Target Kidults with F1 Range Collectibles
  • A move towards sustainable and inclusive traditional toys and games
  • CHART 3 Fisher-Price Focused on Production With Eco-Friendly Materials
  • WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Construction is anticipated to remain the largest category within toys and games
  • Personalisation and technological integration will be important to remain competitive
  • Continued focus on sustainability anticipated
  • Educational value will remain important to maintain a competitive edge
  • E-commerce growth will drive the need for an enhanced online retail infrastructure
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Mattel maintains its lead, with Hot Wheels performing well
  • Mattel and Hasbro leverage licences to expand their reach
  • Shoprite and Toys” R”Us invest in private label toy lines
  • Formula 1 partners with Mattel and LEGO Group for branded merchandise
CHANNELS
  • Traditional toys and games stores continues to lead, with Lego providing an immersive experience
  • Zuru invests to improve the shopper experience
  • Toys”R”Us improves its online platform and its store-based experience
  • CHART 4 Toys”R”Us Expands and Improves Its Online Shopping Platform
  • Amazon's entry intensifies e-commerce competition and drives online focus
  • CHART 5 Analyst Insight
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  • CHART 6 Key Trends 2024
  • CHART 7 MTN Cloud Play Allows Streaming Consol Quality Games on Mobiles
  • CHART 8 Lego Partners with Red Bull F1 Racing Team to Collaborate on LEGO Technic Model
  • CHART 9 Analyst Insight
  • CHART 10 Real GDP Growth and Inflation 2019-2029
  • CHART 11 PEST Analysis in South Africa 2024
  • CHART 12 Key Insights on Consumers in South Africa 2024
  • CHART 13 Consumer Landscape in South Africa 2024
TOYS AND GAMES IN SOUTH AFRICA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Video games drives dynamic growth as mobile and cloud gaming gain popularity
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Video games drives growth, although traditional toys and games also performs well
  • MTN Cloudplay launch expands cloud gaming accessibility on mobile devices
  • Talent10 Holdings invests due to growth in mobile games
  • Mattel and Lego leverage Formula 1 licensing to target adult fans
  • WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Video games will remain the leading category in toys and games
  • Growth for mobile games, cloud gaming, and subscription services
  • Popularity of e-sports set to continue to rise
  • New launches set to drive growth across categories
  • Licensing and films will contribute to growth in toys and games, and drive the kidult trend
  • Gradual shift towards more sustainable traditional toys and games
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Companies in video games lead a consolidated competitive landscape
  • The tough economic climate drives growth for mobile games and private label
  • Lego, Sony, and Nintendo announce new products and partnerships
CHANNELS
  • Growth for retail e-commerce prompts offline retailers to adopt omnichannel strategies
  • Toys”R”Us and Zuru enhance the shopping experience
  • Amazon's arrival intensifies the competition in retail e-commerce
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SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources