Ahead of Children's Day, Yiwu toy exporters report a seasonal surge in AI smart toy demand. Yiwu—home to more than 3,000 toy market operators and exporters to 200+ countries—recorded toy exports of 8.27 bln yuan in Jan‑Apr, up 11.6% YoY. AI-enabled toys, cited for interactivity and educational features, have pushed manufacturers' order books into September–October and prompted production ramp-ups as clients keep placing orders. Industry projections estimate China's AI toy market at about 29 bln

Ahead of Children's Day, Yiwu toy exporters report a seasonal surge in AI smart toy demand. Yiwu—home to more than 3,000 toy market operators and exporters to 200+ countries—recorded toy exports of 8.27 bln yuan in Jan‑Apr, up 11.6% YoY. AI-enabled toys, cited for interactivity and educational features, have pushed manufacturers' order books into September–October and prompted production ramp-ups as clients keep placing orders. Industry projections estimate China's AI toy market at about 29 bln yuan in 2025 and forecast it will exceed 100 bln yuan by 2030.