In February 2024, U.S. hobby, toy, and game store sales were estimated at approximately one and a half billion U.S. dollars. Typically, hobby, toy, and game store sales are twice as high in November and December, i.e., during the holiday shopping season.
Sales figures over the years
In 2022, hobby, toy, and game stores located in the United States generated a grand total of about 22 billion U.S. dollars, a notable increase compared to previous years. Between 2017 and 2020, for the industry had experienced a decline, making around 17 billion U.S. dollars yearly.
Popular toy categories
In the United States, some of the most popular toys in terms of revenue are construction sets and toys for toddlers and kids. Specifically, construction sets and models include toys designed to allow children to build and construct objects using various materials, such as blocks, Lego sets, and model kits.
Monthly retail sales of hobby, toy, and game stores in the United States from January 2017 to February 2024
(in million U.S. dollars)
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US Census Bureau. (April 15, 2024). Monthly retail sales of hobby, toy, and game stores in the United States from January 2017 to February 2024 (in million U.S. dollars) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/805147/hobby-toy-and-game-store-sales-us-by-month/
US Census Bureau. "Monthly retail sales of hobby, toy, and game stores in the United States from January 2017 to February 2024 (in million U.S. dollars)." Chart. April 15, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/805147/hobby-toy-and-game-store-sales-us-by-month/
US Census Bureau. (2024). Monthly retail sales of hobby, toy, and game stores in the United States from January 2017 to February 2024 (in million U.S. dollars). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/805147/hobby-toy-and-game-store-sales-us-by-month/
US Census Bureau. "Monthly Retail Sales of Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores in The United States from January 2017 to February 2024 (in Million U.S. Dollars)." Statista, Statista Inc., 15 Apr 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/805147/hobby-toy-and-game-store-sales-us-by-month/
US Census Bureau, Monthly retail sales of hobby, toy, and game stores in the United States from January 2017 to February 2024 (in million U.S. dollars) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/805147/hobby-toy-and-game-store-sales-us-by-month/ (last visited December 21, 2024)
Monthly retail sales of hobby, toy, and game stores in the United States from January 2017 to February 2024 (in million U.S. dollars) [Graph], US Census Bureau, April 15, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/805147/hobby-toy-and-game-store-sales-us-by-month/
