China stands for a large share of the world’s toy manufacturing and consumption. Not only did its toy export figure reach USD 44.1 billion, China also imported toy products worth USD 1.82 billion in 2017. Given this huge market potential, industry giants including Hasbro, Lego, Mattel, SEGA and Toys“R”Us have already established their business in the country. These well-known brands work with local sales agents, opened marketing departments and set up their own factories to capture the high-end toy market in China.
Toy Talks forum returns this edition
Aiming to offer more insights about China and the international toy market, Toy & Edu China worked together with Global Toy Experts for the first time in organising Toy Talks forum during the 2018 edition, with topics ranging from toy trends, e-commerce and brand building to character licensing and more. “If you want to be in business, China is where you want to come. The forum is invaluable for market participants to understand China and how to do business in the country,” says Richard Gottlieb, CEO of Global Toy Experts and forum moderator.
As the debut received much recognition, the Toy Talks forum will return this year on 8 April with a new group of expert speakers. They include Ms Maura Regan from the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA), Ms Jo Hall from Toy“R”Us Asia, Ms Selina She from Tencent and the independent analyst Mr Christopher Byrne.
Diverse fringe programme enriches the show
The licensing market in China is booming in recent years, with the toy industry keen to explore this potential. The fair organisers have therefore developed the Licensing Forum, inviting the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA) and Korea Culture Contents Licensing Association (KOCLA) to speak about the trends and opportunities of the licensing markets in South East Asia, Korea and other countries. A top local animation company and a video sharing website will also share their experiences of different licensing models. The half day forum will be followed by matching sessions, targeting to connect licensors, licensees and even manufacturers on site. In addition, topics regarding domestic marketing, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics) education and kindergarten business will be discussed in seminars throughout the fair.
Educational products presented by overseas and domestic exhibitors
The fair’s change in name from Toy & Hobby China to Toy & Edu China reflects the suppliers’ increased awareness on the rising educational product market. A number of domestic exhibitors will present their latest pre-school learning systems that are capable of playing videos, translating, storytelling and having AI conversations. Moreover, amongst the brands from Australia, Denmark, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Russia and the US that will be exhibiting in the International Zone, buyers can also source various products designed for the education industry.
The two shows will be held again from 8 – 10 April 2019 at Poly World Trade Center Expo in Guangzhou. Apart from educational items including pre-school amusement play-sets, STEAM products, kindergarten supplies and special education needs tools, products ranging from electronic & electrical toys, hobby models, dolls, plush & soft stuffed toys, strollers & ride-ons, baby bathtubs & toilet trainers and cribs & household products to infant clothing, footwear & accessories, scooters, tricycles, bicycles and more will be showcased at the fair.
Toy & Edu China and Baby & Stroller China are organised by Guangdong Toy Association, Guangzhou Li Tong Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.
For more information, please visit www.chinatoyfair.com or www.chinababyfair.com.
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