Games and toys

CPC v2.1 Code: 385

About games and toys

cpc code 385 covers the games and toys industry, a vital component of the broader consumer goods sector. This industry is responsible for the design, manufacture, and distribution of a wide range of recreational products, from board games and puzzles to electronic gaming devices and plush toys. As a key driver of leisure and entertainment, the games and toys industry plays a crucial role in shaping the lifestyles and experiences of consumers across all age groups, contributing significantly to the overall economy.

Production process

The production of games and toys involves a range of manufacturing techniques, including injection molding, die-casting, and 3D printing for plastic components, as well as traditional woodworking and textile crafting for more natural materials. Advanced technologies, such as computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), are increasingly used to streamline the design and production processes, allowing for greater customization and faster turnaround times.

Production inputs

The games and toys industry relies on a variety of raw materials, including plastics, wood, textiles, and electronic components. Manufacturers also require specialized machinery and equipment, such as injection molding machines, sewing machines, and assembly lines, to efficiently produce their products. Additionally, the industry depends on a skilled workforce, including designers, engineers, and production workers, to bring their creations to life.

Production outputs

The games and toys industry produces a diverse range of products, including board games, video games, puzzles, dolls, action figures, and educational toys. These outputs are primarily consumed by the 334 Household and personal goods industry, as well as the 364 Recreational goods industry, which includes sporting goods and outdoor recreation equipment. The games and toys industry also contributes to the 386 Miscellaneous manufacturing industry, as some of its products may be used for promotional or marketing purposes.

Family tree for games and toys

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/38'>38: Furniture; other transportable goods n.e.c.</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/385'>385: Games and toys</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/381'>381: Furniture</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/382'>382: Jewellery and related articles</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/383'>383: Musical instruments</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/384'>384: Sports goods</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/386'>386: Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/387'>387: Prefabricated buildings</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/389'>389: Other manufactured articles n.e.c.</a>"]

    C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3851'>3851: Dolls' carriages; wheeled toys designed to be ridden by children</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3852'>3852: Dolls representing human beings; toys representing animals or non-human creatures</a>"]
C --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3853'>3853: Parts and accessories of dolls representing human beings</a>"]
C --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3854'>3854: Toy electric trains and tracks, signals and other accessories therefor; reduced-size ("scale") model assembly kits and other construction sets and constructional toys</a>"]
C --> O["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3855'>3855: Puzzles</a>"]
C --> P["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3856'>3856: Other toys (including toy musical instruments)</a>"]
C --> Q["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3857'>3857: Playing cards</a>"]
C --> R["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3858'>3858: Video games of a kind used with a television receiver</a>"]
C --> S["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3859'>3859: Other articles for funfair, table or parlour games (including articles for billiards, pintables, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling alley equipment), except video games of a kind used with a television receiver</a>"]


    %% Color coordination by level

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    classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px



  %% Apply classes
  class A level1
class B level2
class C level3
class D level3
class E level3
class F level3
class G level3
class H level3
class I level3
class J level3
class K level4
class L level4
class M level4
class N level4
class O level4
class P level4
class Q level4
class R level4
class S level4

  class C highlight

  %% class A level1
  %% class B,C level2
  %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2
  %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3
  %% class C highlight