In 2023, Germany led European sold production of toy trains and related products with 252.5 million euros, showing a modest increase of 1.99% year-on-year. Austria and Hungary followed, experiencing 10.75% and 1.82% growth respectively. The UK saw a 9.39% increase, while Spain and Italy reported significant growth of 24.01% and 13.97% respectively. France faced a decline of 12.01%, and production was stagnant in Portugal and Lithuania. Estonia experienced a remarkable surge of 153.35% although from a smaller base.
Looking ahead, digital transformation, sustainability trends and consumer preferences towards educational toys will shape the future of European toy production. Increased competition from global markets may also impact western Europe's market significantly, requiring adaptation in strategies by manufacturers.
Top countries in Sold Production of Toy Trains and Their Accessories, Other Reduced-Size Models or Construction Sets and Constructional Toys by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 252,500,000 | 2023 | +0.53% | +1.99% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 50,510,000 | 2023 | +1.76% | +10.75% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 43,029,000 | 2023 | +2.12% | +1.82% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 23,054,000 | 2023 | +1.3% | +9.39% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 16,564,000 | 2023 | +2.68% | +24.01% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 14,409,000 | 2023 | -3.92% | +13.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 6,476,800 | 2023 | -16.14% | -12.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 1,605,300 | 2023 | +19.6% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 122,470 | 2023 | +6.85% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 30,790 | 2023 | +19.7% | +153.35% | View data |
