Japan - Refills For Ball-Point Pens - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingJapan's Export of Ball Pen Refill Falls by 18%, Reaching $69 Million in 2023
Japan Ball Pen Refill Exports
In 2023, overseas shipments of refills for ball-point pens increased by 76% to 291M units, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. In general, exports posted a noticeable increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, ball pen refill exports shrank remarkably to $69M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $93M. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Ball Pen Refill in Japan (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| China | 4.1 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 6.4 | 5.4 | 6.5 | 8.9 | 10.0 | 15.7 | 18.4 | 23.3 |
| France | 3.6 | 5.6 | 3.7 | 17.8 | 19.2 | 17.6 | 18.2 | 18.3 | 27.5 | 23.8 | 12.2 |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 6.3 | 6.9 | 5.9 | 7.0 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 7.7 | 6.2 | 6.1 |
| South Korea | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 7.9 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 5.4 |
| United States | 4.7 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| India | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 2.9 |
| Hong Kong | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.4 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| Germany | 3.9 | 5.4 | 3.5 | 4.9 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 3.3 | 1.8 |
| Others | 25.5 | 23.2 | 26.1 | 19.5 | 22.9 | 21.9 | 19.7 | 15.1 | 21.9 | 18.9 | 12.2 |
| Total | 55.3 | 59.5 | 58.1 | 71.4 | 73.2 | 71.4 | 72.9 | 69.6 | 92.6 | 84.3 | 69.4 |
Exports by Country
China (110M units) was the main destination for ball pen refill exports from Japan, accounting for a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, ball pen refill exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (45M units), twofold. the United States (23M units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.8% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled +15.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+20.3% per year) and the United States (-1.6% per year).
In value terms, China ($23M), France ($12M) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($6.1M) were the largest markets for ball pen refill exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined 60% share of total exports. South Korea, the United States, India, Hong Kong and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.
India, with a CAGR of +19.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the ball pen refill price amounted to $239 per thousand units (FOB, Japan), waning by -53.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 37%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $800 per thousand units in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong ($530 per thousand units), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($71 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ball pen refill market in Japan. 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 32991430 - Refills for ball-point pens, comprising the ball-point and inkreservoir
Country coverage:
- Japan
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- Trade (exports and imports) in Japan
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
