Market Overview:
The global playing cards market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The market growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for playing cards from various applications such as home entertainment, casino, and others. In addition, the growing popularity of card games is also propelling the growth of the global playing cards market. Based on type, cardboard is expected to be the leading segment in terms of revenue during the forecast period. This can be attributed to its low cost and easy availability as compared to other types of playing cards available in the market. Plastic-coated paper is also anticipated to witness significant growth duringthe forecast period owingto its properties such as durability and resistance against moisture and dirt accumulation which make it suitable for use in outdoor applications such as casinosand cruise ships . Cotton-paper blendis projectedto register high CAGRduringthe forecastperioddue tobenefitssuch ascotton’s natural absorbency which helps in preventing ink smudging on fingers .
Product Definition:
A deck of playing cards is a set of 52 cards that are used for playing card games. Playing cards were first invented in China in the 9th century. They were brought to Europe in the 14th century, and became popular there.
Cardboard:
Cardboard is a material made from wood pulp, which is processed to make paper. The grade of the pulp depends on the intended use of the final product. Cardboards can be categorized into two types: corrugated and non-corrugated. Non-corrugated cardboards are further divided into two types: Kraft paper and liner board.
Plastic-coated Paper:
Plastic-coated paper is a thin layer of plastic applied to one or both sides of a conventional (PVC-based) playing card. The product was developed by R&D at the University Of Bristol in England, as part of their innovative research program, for use in table tennis tournaments and other sporting events as an alternative to wooden paddles and stones.
Application Insights:
The home entertainment application segment accounted for the largest revenue share of over 40% in 2017. The use of playing cards in various games at home is gaining popularity due to the availability of variety pack games and easy rules that can be followed by children as well as adults. Furthermore, the rising trend towards electronic gaming machines has increased the usage of playing cards in casino applications owing to their efficiency at randomization and shuffle functions. However, other than these applications, playing cards are also used for commercial purposes such as tarot card readings oracle decks divination among others which supports its demand globally.
Casinos have been one of the most prominent end users across all regions where traditional card games are played with money on stake.
Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing regional market at a CAGR of XX% from 2018 to 2030 owing to increasing demand for playing cards in China and India. Furthermore, new product launches in these countries are anticipated to increase the penetration of playing cards during the forecast period. For instance, on January 10th 2018, ITC Ltd., India’s largest tobacco company launched Thegentleman Playing Cards with artwork by Aakrit Sheth and Uday Mehta in New Delhi, India.
North America is projected as one of the promising markets for playing cards due to presence of casinos and other entertainment places where players indulge themselves with friends & family or strangers during leisure time.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand from the Asia Pacific region due to the growth of the gambling industry.
- The increasing popularity of card games, such as poker and blackjack, among millennials is driving demand for playing cards.
- Growing use of playing cards in educational settings to teach children basic math skills and counting techniques.
- Increasing use of customized and themed playing cards by casinos and other gaming establishments to attract players.
- Proliferation of online platforms that allow users to play card games against each other over the internet
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Playing Cards Market Research Report
By Type
Cardboard, Plastic-coated Paper, Cotton-paper Blend, Plastic, Others
By Application
Home Entertainment, Casino, Other
By Companies
United States Playing Card Company, Theory 11, Ellusionist, Ningbo Three A Group, Yaoji Poker, DiaoYu, BinWang, SanTu, United States Playing Card Company
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
244
Number of Tables & Figures
171
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Playing Cards Market Report Segments:
The global Playing Cards market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Cardboard, Plastic-coated Paper, Cotton-paper Blend, Plastic, Others
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Home Entertainment, Casino, Other
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- United States Playing Card Company
- Theory 11
- Ellusionist
- Ningbo Three A Group
- Yaoji Poker
- DiaoYu
- BinWang
- SanTu
- United States Playing Card Company
Highlights of The Playing Cards Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Cardboard
- Plastic-coated Paper
- Cotton-paper Blend
- Plastic
- Others
- By Application:
- Home Entertainment
- Casino
- Other
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Playing Cards Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Playing cards are a type of card game that is typically played with two or more players. The object of the game is to score points by playing cards and combinations thereof, such as taking tricks.
Some of the key players operating in the playing cards market are United States Playing Card Company, Theory 11, Ellusionist, Ningbo Three A Group, Yaoji Poker, DiaoYu, BinWang, SanTu, United States Playing Card Company.
The playing cards market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Playing Cards Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Playing Cards Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Playing Cards Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Playing Cards Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Playing Cards Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028
4.5.1 Playing Cards Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Playing Cards Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Playing Cards Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Playing Cards Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Cardboard
5.2.2 Plastic-coated Paper
5.2.3 Cotton-paper Blend
5.2.4 Plastic
5.2.5 Others
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Playing Cards Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Playing Cards Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Home Entertainment
6.2.2 Casino
6.2.3 Other
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Playing Cards Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Playing Cards Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Playing Cards Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Playing Cards Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Playing Cards Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Cardboard
9.6.2 Plastic-coated Paper
9.6.3 Cotton-paper Blend
9.6.4 Plastic
9.6.5 Others
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Playing Cards Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Home Entertainment
9.10.2 Casino
9.10.3 Other
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Playing Cards Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Playing Cards Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Playing Cards Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Cardboard
10.6.2 Plastic-coated Paper
10.6.3 Cotton-paper Blend
10.6.4 Plastic
10.6.5 Others
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Playing Cards Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Home Entertainment
10.10.2 Casino
10.10.3 Other
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Playing Cards Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Playing Cards Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Playing Cards Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Cardboard
11.6.2 Plastic-coated Paper
11.6.3 Cotton-paper Blend
11.6.4 Plastic
11.6.5 Others
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Playing Cards Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Home Entertainment
11.10.2 Casino
11.10.3 Other
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Playing Cards Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Playing Cards Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Playing Cards Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Cardboard
12.6.2 Plastic-coated Paper
12.6.3 Cotton-paper Blend
12.6.4 Plastic
12.6.5 Others
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Playing Cards Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Home Entertainment
12.10.2 Casino
12.10.3 Other
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Playing Cards Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Playing Cards Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Playing Cards Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Cardboard
13.6.2 Plastic-coated Paper
13.6.3 Cotton-paper Blend
13.6.4 Plastic
13.6.5 Others
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Playing Cards Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Home Entertainment
13.10.2 Casino
13.10.3 Other
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Playing Cards Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Playing Cards Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 United States Playing Card Company
14.3.2 Theory 11
14.3.3 Ellusionist
14.3.4 Ningbo Three A Group
14.3.5 Yaoji Poker
14.3.6 DiaoYu
14.3.7 BinWang
14.3.8 SanTu
14.3.9 United States Playing Card Company
