What Countries Sell Barbie

According to Mattel, all Barbie dolls are made in four Asian factories, two in China and one each in Indonesia and Malaysia. Barbie has never been made in the United States. The first doll was produced in Japan in 1959, when that country was still struggling with its post-World War II economic recovery.

What country prohibits Barbie dolls?

Iran’s government has officially banned Barbie and Barbie products in an attempt to protect the public from Western influences, which they see as responsible for eroding Islamic values, Reuters reported. The ban comes amidst tough Western sanctions against Iran.

Is Barbie sold in China?

Mattel, which has been selling Barbie dolls in China since 2009, has recently overhauled the doll’s image in the country and is tailoring other iconic toys to the Chinese market, according to a report (paywall) by the Wall Street Journal.