Overview
- Idexcam reports that July–September imports of seasonal goods rose more than 30%, with Christmas items up 37.19% in value and 70.07% in quantity year over year.
- Toy imports reached US$59 million in the quarter, climbing 25% in value as volumes increased 51.7%.
- Collectible figures posted the fastest growth, with import value up 58.5% and quantities soaring by more than 1,200%.
- China supplies nearly all decorations and trees and remains the dominant source for toys across key categories.
- ADEX data for January–October corroborate growth above 30%, estimating about US$58 million in Christmas goods and over US$250 million in toys, reflecting early purchases and a recovery in private consumption.