Global Playing Cards Market is valued USD 312.4 Million in 2019 and is projected is to exhibit 17.24% CAGR during the forecast period. The market is projected to be around USD 1,102.10 Million by 2026. The growth of the global playing cards market can be attributed to increasing importance of building team spirit through traditional table top games and increasing popularity of playing cards and board games.

A playing card is a piece of specially prepared card stock, heavy paper, thin cardboard, cotton-paper blend, plastic-coated paper, thin plastic that is marked with distinguishing motifs. They are most commonly used for playing card games and are also used to perform magic tricks, for artistry in card throwing, and for building card houses. Playing cards, set of cards that are numbered illustrated and are used for playing games, for education, for divination, and conjuring. Playing cards first appeared in Europe in the 1370s, probably in Italy or Spain and certainly as imports or possessions of merchants from the Islamic Mamlk dynasty centered in Egypt. Like their originals, the first European cards were hand-painted, making them luxury goods for the rich.
Playing Cards Market Dynamics
The growing importance of building team spirit through traditional tabletop games is a key factor propelling growth. The rising preference of millennial for old school games during social gatherings is anticipated to further fuel the growth of the market. The booming popularity of playing cards and board games for recreation is projected to drive the demand for traditional tabletop games.

The rising online presence and easy access to mobile gaming platforms are some of the major growth drivers for the segment. The rapid rise of online media coupled with the rise in the working population across developing countries such as India, Bangladesh, and China is projected to create growth opportunities for the segment. Additionally, the rapid growth of the online games and toy market is expected to drive the growth.
Playing Cards Market Insight
North America is expected to register the highest market share in the playing cards market. The growing trend of board game cafes across the U.S. is expected to attract millennials looking for old-fashioned entertainment and recreational activities. This factor is expected to fuel regional market growth during the forecast period. Along with traditional games, the region is anticipated to witness a steady rise in demand for board games as well as collectible card games which are likely to bode well for the regional market.
Playing Cards Market Segmentation
The global Playing Cards market is segmented into product, distribution channel, end user, and region. On the basis of the product the market is further bifurcated into cotton-paper blend, plastic-coated paper, plastic, cardboard, and others. The market based on distribution channel is segmented into offline and online. The market based on end user is segmented into home entertainment, casino, and others. Based on the region the market is further segregated into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America.
Playing Cards Market Competitive Landscape
The key players in Playing Cards Market are listed as Theory 11, Ellusionist, Ningbo Three A Group, Yaoji, Poker, DiaoYu, BinWang, SanTu