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US Census - Where are the Gifts Made?
The holiday season, with all its traditions, family gatherings and general rejoicing, is now upon us. To commemorate this time of cheer, the U.S. Census Bureau presents a host of holiday-related facts and figures from its data warehouse.
By: U. S. Govt.
179
Number of establishments around the country that primarily manufactured
dolls and stuffed toys in 2001; they employed 2,271 people; their total
shipments:
$296 million. California led the nation with 29 locations, and New York
employed the most, 374.
For establishments: <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/business_ownership/000926.html>
For value of industry shipments: <http://www.census.gov/mcd/asm-as1.html>
779
Number of locations that primarily produced games, toys and childrenís
vehicles in 2001; they employed 21,644 workers and shipped $3.1 billion
of goods. California led the nation in these establishments with 117 and
Ohio in employees, with 2,972.
For establishments: <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/000926.html>
For value of industry shipments: <http://www.census.gov/mcd/asm-as1.html>
$820 million
Value of U.S. imports of stuffed toys (excluding dolls) from China between
January and September 2003. China was the leading country of origin for
toys, as well as for a number of other popular holiday gifts. These include
electric trains ($58 million in exports to the United States over the
period); puzzles ($34 million); roller skates ($57 million); sports footwear
($157 million); golf equipment ($32 million); and basketballs ($35 million).
Canada was the leading supplier of ice skates ($15 million). <http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/www/>
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