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U.S. - Propelling Or Sliding Pencils - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. - Propelling Or Sliding Pencils - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Oct 8, 2023

After Three Months of Consecutive Growth, the Price of Sliding Pencils in the U.S. Skyrockets to $136 per Thousand Units.

U.S. Sliding Pencil Import Price in August 2023

In August 2023, the sliding pencil price amounted to $136 per thousand units (CIF, US), surging by 29% against the previous month. Over the period from August 2022 to August 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in January 2023 an increase of 35% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $141 per thousand units. From February 2023 to August 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Japan ($395 per thousand units), while the price for France ($78.0 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

U.S. Sliding Pencil Import Prices By Country (USD Per Thousand Units)
COUNTRYImport Price of Sliding Pencil in U.S. (USD per thousand units)
Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023
Japan512650382529292509276483412447441429395
China12112810911474.014983.093.011371.083.089.0112
India84.078.072.070.081.080.070.074.010589.081.077.0103
Mexico80.075.084.083.075.095.086.088.079.091.095.085.091.0
France83.062.060.093.082.010810410599.098.096.010378.0
Average11610911913510414199.310712295.0104105136

U.S. Sliding Pencil Imports

For the third consecutive month, the United States recorded decline in overseas purchases of propelling or sliding pencils, which decreased by -43.5% to 34M units in August 2023. Overall, imports saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2023 when imports increased by 75% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 106M units. From June 2023 to August 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sliding pencil imports declined sharply to $4.6M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2023. In general, imports showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 with an increase of 87% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 10M units in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to August 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

U.S. Sliding Pencil Imports by Country

China (10M units), Mexico (10M units) and France (7.7M units) were the main suppliers of sliding pencil imports to the United States, together accounting for 82% of total imports. Japan, Vietnam and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the biggest increases were in Japan (with a CAGR of +2.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($1.1M), Japan ($933K) and Mexico ($915K) appeared to be the largest sliding pencil suppliers to the United States, together accounting for 65% of total imports. France, Vietnam and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +6.8%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sliding pencil market in the U.S.. 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 32991250 - Propelling or sliding pencils

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

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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

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    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
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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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    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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