Manufacturing Of Toys In China
The manufacturing of toys in China is big business! While there are an infinite number of types of toys, there are some broad categories that sell better than others.
If you are looking to be in the toy business it would be good to take note of the top categories of toys. These are the toys that can be designed once and get mass distributed around the world.
China Is The Undisputed Giant In The Toy Manufacturing Business
- Three-quarters of all toys and games in the world are made by the country’s 10,000+ toy manufacturers.
- According to the United Nations, China exported $44 billion worth of toys in 2016, with $25 billion worth going to the United States, $4 billion worth to Japan and another $4 billion worth to Great Britain.
The reason China has been so successful in toy manufacturing industry for the last few decades is because:
a) The cost of labor has been one of the lowest in the world.
b) Although, in recent times, wages have been creeping up, China has equipped manufacturing companies with the latest technologies to automate as much as possible. They are not so dependent on cheap labor anymore. In the past, where cheap labor was the main driver of the toy manufacturing economy in China, machines are now doing much of the work.
c) Even though a lot of the toy manufacturing process can be automated, many functions still require the human touch. For this, China still has a huge supply of relatively low cost labor.
d) When the cost of raw materials, parts or certain types of labor is lower in other countries, China has an established suppliers in those countries. If they need to reduce costs to land a contract, China manufacturers are ready to outsource parts of their toy making process to other countries. This way, China can still provide cost savings to toy companies in the US and elsewhere. It makes sense because they don’t have to worry about the details. Chinese manufacturing companies take care of everything.
But There’s A Problem
When a company wants to manufacture something in China, there are so many toy manufacturing companies to choose from.
Each toy manufacturing company in China has their own specialization. Some can produce high quality electronic toys while others are better at manufacturing cheap electronic toys. Same goes for plastic toys, soft toys and other categories.
The other problem is not all companies offer the same level of service and reliability.
You have to have insider knowledge of each company you could potentially work with. Everyone is willing to take your money, but will they be able to provide the quality and reliability you need?
Then, there is the problem of paperwork and shipping. Laws for each type of toy differ from country to country.
Shipping companies are bogged down with the details and they often get stuck. In order to get un-stuck, there are brokers and brokers of brokers to help sort through the maze of laws and paperwork.
Again, you need connections and knowledge of the right people to get the paperwork done and get your product shipped on time, every time…not just once in a while.
Simple Solution Makes It Easy To Manufacture Toys In China
Arcadia Sourcing can help with any problems with manufacturing of toys in China. We have been doing this for over 30 years.
As a sourcing agent in China, Arcadia has their office right in the heart of Hong Kong.
We find the right company for your project and look after all the details…working with the management in your company. We are your “man in China”.
Give us a call today!
Top Categories For The Manufacturing Of Toys In China
Vinyl Figures – Designer vinyl figures aren’t “just” toys – they’re works of art.
Action figures – From modern superheroes to the classics, custom action figures are chock full of joints, accessories and fun!
Resin and polystone figurines – Highly detailed resin, polyresin or polystone figurines are authentic display pieces, equally at home in a fan’s collection or a museum.
Designer Plush Toys – There’s plush. And then there’s designer, collector quality plush – which is the only plush we make.
Stress Toys – One of the “humblest” types of toys, custom stress balls can get into the hands and onto the desks of almost everyone, everywhere.
Other Toys And Collectibles – Other collectibles & merchandise that combine our strengths and passions. Includes playful desk accessories, collector lunchboxes, capes & costumes, and more.
Plush Toys And Soft Toys
- Plush toys
- Plush pillows and blankets
- Plush slippers, keychains, and puppets
- Plush backpacks and purses
- Teddy bears
- Stuffed animals
- Interactive toys
- Multifunctional toys
- Rocking toys
- Promotion toys
Educational toys
- Magnetic blocks
- Solar toy kits
- Science toys
- DIY assembly toys
- Developmental toys
- Fridge magnets
- Puzzles
- Wooden learning games
- Card games
- Board games
- Packaging bags
- Helicopter series
- Robot series
- Pirate series
- Dinosaurs
- Amusement park series
- Block-city series
- Series of machines
Electronic and RC toys
- Licensed RC (radio control) cars
- Licensed Ride On cars (6V/12V)
- Robot series
- Children bike
- Baby walkers
- Transformable cars
- Scooters
- Kids bicycles
- Kids walking suitcases
- Authorized RC cars
- Licensed RC cars
- Off-road RC cars
- Remote control cars
- High-speed RC cars
Wooden toys
- Wooden and bamboo toys
- Woodcrafts and wood chess
- Wood packing gift packs
- Wood children furniture
- 3D Puzzles
- Toy musical instruments
- Tool playsets
Plastic toys
- Play-mats
- Rattles
- Chimes
- Teethers
- Bibs
- Blankets
- Bedding products
- Money boxes
- Role play sets
- Rocking horses
- Sand play toys
- Dollhouses
- Push & pull baby toys
- Wooden cycles
- Dollhouses
- Playsets
- Train sets
- Educational and learning toys
- Baby Cribs
Musical instruments
Rubber And Other Bath Toys
- Bath ducks
- Bath toys
- LED flash toys
- Floating toys
- Color change toys
Massage, yoga, gym, and exercise balls
- Plastic balls
- PVC toy balls
- Jumping balls
- Beach balls
- Sand balls
Give us a call. We’ll make manufacturing in China a simple, profitable, hassle-free experience for you!
