How many toy factories are there in Guangdong Province?
As the core base of China's toy manufacturing industry, Guangdong Province has always attracted much attention for its industrial scale and market influence. In recent years, with the growth of global toy demand and the upgrading of the industrial chain, the number and distribution of toy factories in Guangdong Province have become the focus of the industry. This article will provide you with a detailed analysis of the current situation of toy factories in Guangdong Province through structured data.
1. Statistics on the number of toy factories in Guangdong Province

According to the latest industrial and commercial registration data and industry association statistics, the number of toy factories in Guangdong Province ranks first in the country. The following are the breakdown statistics as of 2023:
| area | Number of toy factories (units) | Proportion of the whole province |
|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen City | 1,200 | 22% |
| Dongguan City | 2,800 | 51% |
| Guangzhou City | 850 | 16% |
| Shantou City | 450 | 8% |
| Other areas | 200 | 3% |
| total | 5,500 | 100% |
2. Industrial distribution characteristics
1.Clustering is obvious: Dongguan and Shenzhen are home to 73% of the province’s toy factories, forming a complete industrial chain from raw materials to finished products.
2.Foreign trade orientation: About 65% of the companies are mainly export-oriented, mainly selling to European, American and Southeast Asian markets.
3.scale differentiation: Enterprises with an annual output value exceeding 100 million yuan accounted for 12%, and small, medium and micro enterprises accounted for 88%.
3. Popular subdivisions
Based on the industry hot spots in the past 10 days, the following three types of toy factories have experienced significant growth:
| Type | Represents the number of companies | annual growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| Smart educational toys | 680 | 28% |
| IP licensing derivatives | 320 | 35% |
| Environmentally friendly materials toys | 150 | 42% |
4. Industry development trends
1.Intelligent transformation: The investment in new robot production lines in 2023 will exceed 4 billion yuan.
2.Driven by cross-border e-commerce: Export volume through Alibaba International Station, TikTok and other platforms increased by 67% year-on-year.
3.policy support: The Guangdong Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology has recently issued special subsidies to encourage companies to invest in research and development.
5. Challenges and Opportunities
Despite challenges such as rising raw material prices (plastic costs increased by 23%) and international trade barriers, the entry into force of the RCEP agreement provides new opportunities for ASEAN market expansion. It is expected that the number of toy factories in the province will exceed 6,000 in 2024, and the annual output value is expected to reach 380 billion yuan.
(Note: The data in this article is based on public information from the Guangdong Toy Association, the Tianyancha platform and the Guangdong Branch of the General Administration of Customs)
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