South Africa Educational Toys Market Size & Outlook

The educational toys market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 3,418.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 9.8% is expected of South Africa educational toys market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$1,773.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$3,418.1
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
9.8%
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South Africa

South Africa educational toys market highlights

  • The South Africa educational toys market generated a revenue of USD 1,773.3 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 3,418.1 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.8% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, games & puzzles was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • STEM Toys is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Educational toys market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 1,773.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 3,418.1 million
Growth rate9.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentGames & puzzles
Fastest growing segmentSTEM Toys
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationBuilding & Construction Sets, Role Play Toys, Art & Craft Kit, STEM Toys, Games & Puzzles, Musical Toys/Instruments
Key market players worldwideThe LEGO Group, Spin Master Corp Shs Subord Voting, Mattel Inc, VTech Holdings Ltd, Hasbro Inc, BYJU'S, Ravensburger, Sphero, Fat Brain Toys


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 3.4% of the global educational toys market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, UAE educational toys market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 3,418.1 million by 2030.

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South Africa educational toys market outlook

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Games & puzzles was the largest segment with a revenue share of 26.34% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa educational toys market based on building & construction sets, role play toys, art & craft kit, stem toys, games & puzzles, musical toys/instruments covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


With growing globalization, there is a trend among people and parents in the country to match up to global standards, and this has been noted in the overall education sector and in the educational toys market as well.

In keeping with this commitment, educational toys have gained significance among parents in South Africa. Timeless Toys, an online store based in Johannesburg, offers a diverse range of educational toys, including STEM and strategy games, sourced from renowned brands such as BrainBox, Djeco, eeBoo, Haba, and Mindware.

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