Plastic vs Paper Toys? Here's Why Retailers Make More Money Stocking Paper Toys During the Holiday Season !

As the 2026 Eid holiday season approaches, toy store owners are faced with a difficult choice between stocking up on plastic toys, which dominate the market, or switching to innovative paper toys. Although plastic toys offer impact resistance and diverse designs, logistical challenges such as increased shipping costs and the risk of post-season dead stock often erode profit margins.

On the other hand, market trends for 2026 show a strong shift where more than 70% of global consumers now prefer environmentally friendly and educational products. Here are some other reasons to choose paper toys:

1. Significant Shipping and Warehouse Cost Efficiency

The main advantage of paper toys for wholesalers lies in their significantly lower operating costs compared to bulky plastic toys. DG Toys' paper products are generally designed to be easy to assemble or even foldable, thereby significantly reducing shipping costs and warehouse storage space requirements.

2. The Appeal of Montessori Education as an “Anti-Gadget” Solution

During the 2026 school holidays and Ramadan, parents actively sought productive activities to keep their children away from gadget addiction through Montessori and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) methods. Offering educational toys that have real benefits for the cognitive development of children aged 1–7 years provides retailers with a much stronger selling point than simply selling passive entertainment toys, resulting in a much higher potential for repeat orders from parents.

3. Advantages in Smart Hampers and Bundling Strategies

Paper toys are a highly flexible component for increasing average order value through seasonal parcel or bundling strategies. The trend of Eid hampers is leaning towards wellness and education concepts, making packages containing storybooks, stickers, and coloring tools a unique, aesthetic, and more memorable gift option compared to regular food hampers.

Choosing to stock DG Toys products during the 2026 holiday season is a strategic move for retailers who want to optimize profitability through logistics cost efficiency, leveraging eco-friendly trends, and providing educational solutions for modern parents.

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