The United States leads scale models and puzzles imports and shows significant dominance with consistent increases over recent years. Germany and the United Kingdom follow, maintaining stable but modest growth. Other major importers like France, Hong Kong, and Japan demonstrate steady trends, with slight fluctuations impacted by economic shifts and consumer preferences. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate indicates moderate increases across top importing countries.
Future trends to watch include the increasing popularity of digital and interactive puzzles, which may impact traditional imports. Additionally, the demand for sustainable materials in scale models could shift import trends, especially in environmentally conscious markets like the EU and North America.
Top countries in Top Importers of Scale Models and Puzzles
# | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars | Last Year | |
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1 | 1 United States | 14,590 | 2016 | |
2 | 2 Germany | 2,980 | 2016 | |
3 | 3 United Kingdom | 2,880 | 2016 | |
4 | 4 France | 2,110 | 2016 | |
5 | 5 Hong Kong | 2,020 | 2016 | |
6 | 6 Japan | 2,000 | 2016 | |
7 | 7 Canada | 1,430 | 2016 | |
8 | 8 Italy | 1,100 | 2016 | |
9 | 9 Belgium | 1,050 | 2016 | |
10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1,030 | 2016 |