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Hobby & Toy Stores in British Columbia

Author.Name IBISWorld Canada Last Updated: March 2025 NAICS BC45112CA

Hobby & Toy Stores in British Columbia industry analysis

Revenue for the Hobby & Toy Stores industry in British Columbia is expected to decline an annualized -x.x% to $x.x billion over the five years to 2025, while revenue for the national industry will likely grow at x.x% during the same period. The number of industry establishments has increased an annualized x% to x,xxx locations over the past five years. Industry employment has increased an annualized x.x% to x,xxx workers during the period, while industry wages have increased an annualized x.x% to $x.x million.

Over the five years to 2030, provincial industry revenue is expected to grow an annualized x.x% to $x.x billion, while revenue for the national industry will likely grow x.x%. The number of industry establishments is forecast to grow x% to x,xxx locations over the next five years. Industry employment is expected to increase an annualized x.x% to x,xxx workers during the outlook period, while industry wages likely increase x% to $x.x million.

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About the Hobby & Toy Stores in British Columbia Market Research Report

What’s Included in the Hobby & Toy Stores in British Columbia Market Research Report

Definition of the Hobby & Toy Stores in British Columbia?

The Hobby and Toy Stores industry in Canada sells a broad range of toy and hobby goods, such as traditional dolls and toys, electronic toys (including video and electronic games), board games and hobby kits. Online retailers and operators that sell used toys and hobby goods, art supplies and collectors’ items are not included in this industry.

What’s included in the Hobby & Toy Stores in British Columbia?

The Hobby & Toy Stores in British Columbia includes retailing toys, retailing traditional and electronic games, retailing magic supplies and retailing hobby goods. Related terms covered in the Hobby & Toy Stores in British Columbia industry report includes the phenomenon where children outgrow toys at a younger age than the target market, resulting in greater demand for more adult-like merchandise, a method wherein consumers personally create, build and/or design their own projects and products without the assistance of professionals and children between the ages of eight and 12.

Industry Performance of the Hobby & Toy Stores industry in British Columbia

Benchmark the Hobby & Toy Stores in British Columbia industry performance with all BC Census Metropolitan Area and national performance.

Hobby & Toy Stores in British Columbia

#3 in Highest Revenue 15.4% of province's GDP
Revenue (2025)
Annual Growth (2020-25)
Annual Growth (2025-30)

Hobby & Toy Stores in Canada


Revenue (2024)
Annual Growth (2019-24)
Annual Growth (2024-29)

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Key Drivers of the Hobby & Toy Stores industry in British Columbia

See how key industry drivers, such as population, per capita disposable income, gross domestic product, number of children aged 19 and younger, national unemployment rate and leisure time are impacting Hobby & Toy Stores in British Columbia

British Columbia Economic Indicators

Population
Per Capita Disposable Income
Gross Domestic Product

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Canada Key External Drivers

Number of children aged 19 and younger
National unemployment rate
Leisure time

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Census Metropolitan Area Data of the Hobby & Toy Stores industry in British Columbia

Access proprietary data on Census Metropolitan Area in the Hobby & Toy Stores in British Columbia, such as Vancouver, Victoria and Kelowna. Data includes figures on revenue, establishments, employees and wages by Census Metropolitan Areas.

Key Statistics of the Hobby & Toy Stores industry in British Columbia

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What is the market size of the Hobby & Toy Stores industry in British Columbia in 2025?

The market size of the Hobby & Toy Stores industry in British Columbia is $1.0bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Hobby & Toy Stores industry in British Columbia in 2025?

There are 1,006 businesses in the Hobby & Toy Stores industry in British Columbia, which has been growing at an average annual rate of 4.0% from 2020 to 2025.

Has the Hobby & Toy Stores industry in British Columbia grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Hobby & Toy Stores industry in British Columbia has been declining at an average annual rate of -0.6% from 2020 to 2025.

How many employees in the Hobby & Toy Stores industry in British Columbia in 2025?

There are 5,292 employees in the Hobby & Toy Stores industry in British Columbia, which has been growing at an average annual rate of 5.6% from 2020 to 2025.