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Hong Kong SAR, China - Ball-Point Pens - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Hong Kong SAR, China - Ball-Point Pens - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Aug 5, 2023

Price of Ball Pens in Hong Kong Decreases to $392 per Thousand Units

Hong Kong Ball Pen Import Price in May 2023

In May 2023, the ball pen price amounted to $392 per thousand units (CIF, Hong Kong), which is down by -1.6% against the previous month. In general, the import price showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in December 2022 when the average import price increased by 34% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $1.0 per unit in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to May 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In May 2023, the country with the highest price was Japan ($487 per thousand units), while the price for Malaysia ($117 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

COUNTRYImport Price of Ball Pen in Hong Kong (USD per thousand units)
May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023
Japan5424984511,057463500494566398492608382487
China594463673588476461518652440454371222198
Malaysia161212123172284177142145312177327260117
Average7686277991,031640561676905506619753398392

Hong Kong Ball Pen Imports

In May 2023, purchases abroad of ball-point pens increased by 5.9% to 4.3M units, rising for the second month in a row after two months of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 when imports increased by 33% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 4.8M units in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to May 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ball pen imports expanded to $1.7M (IndexBox estimates) in May 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in December 2022 when imports increased by 43% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 3.9M units in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to May 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Hong Kong Ball Pen Imports by Country

China (2.4M units), Japan (1.5M units) and Malaysia (300K units) were the main suppliers of ball pen imports to Hong Kong, with a combined 98% share of total imports.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +2.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Japan ($741K), China ($478K) and Malaysia ($35K) constituted the largest ball pen suppliers to Hong Kong, together comprising 74% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Malaysia, with a CAGR of -2.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ball pen market in Hong Kong SAR, China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 32991210 - Ball-point pens

Country coverage:

  • Hong Kong SAR

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
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  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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