World - Refills For Ball-Point Pens - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Ball Pen Refill - World's Largest Markets
| Rating | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | Japan |
| 2 | Mexico |
| 3 | China |
| 4 | Italy |
| 5 | Pakistan |
In value terms, Japan, Mexico and China were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, together accounting for 25% of the global market. These countries were followed by Italy, Pakistan, the United States, Indonesia, the UK, Nigeria, India and Russia, which together accounted for a further 23%.
In terms of the main consuming countries, Pakistan (+1,175.8% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while ball pen refill market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Ball Pen Refill Prices
Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per unit | ||||
| China | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.03 | -14.2% |
| India | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 9.0% |
| South Korea | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -21.8% |
| Italy | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 7.7% |
| Switzerland | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 1.6% |
| France | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 14.4% |
| Poland | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | -8.6% |
| Germany | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 6.1% |
| Japan | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 16.5% |
| Average | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | -1.8% |
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Japan ($0.5 per unit), while China ($0 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per unit | ||||
| France | 1 | 1 | 0.9 | -3.4% |
| South Korea | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | -22.5% |
| Hong Kong SAR | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 47.9% |
| Germany | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | -0.7% |
| Poland | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 3.4% |
| India | 0.08 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 36.2% |
| China | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | -4.7% |
| Mexico | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | -7.9% |
| Indonesia | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | -22.9% |
| Japan | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -11.2% |
| United States | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.3% |
| Russia | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.04 | -13.7% |
| Pakistan | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.00883162460652 | -91.0% |
| Average | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | -3.0% |
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was France ($0.9 per unit), while Pakistan ($0 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Ball Pen Refill - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| million USD | ||||
| France | 22 | 21 | 25 | 5.6% |
| China | 14 | 14 | 13 | -2.1% |
| Germany | 16 | 17 | 13 | -11.3% |
| United States | 14 | 15 | 12 | -6.8% |
| South Korea | 7.9 | 7.8 | 9.4 | 9.4% |
In value terms, the largest ball pen refill importing markets worldwide were France ($25M), China ($13M) and Germany ($13M), together accounting for 32% of global imports. The United States, South Korea, Hong Kong SAR, Poland, Mexico, Indonesia, India, Japan, Russia and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.
Pakistan recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Ball Pen Refill - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| million USD | ||||
| Japan | 87 | 86 | 70 | -10.6% |
| France | 11 | 12 | 19 | 30.0% |
| Germany | 24 | 23 | 18 | -12.5% |
| China | 24 | 22 | 17 | -16.8% |
| India | 4.7 | 6.3 | 8.8 | 37.1% |
In value terms, Japan ($70M) remains the largest ball pen refill supplier worldwide, comprising 41% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($19M), with a 11% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 11% share.
In Japan, ball pen refill exports plunged by an average annual rate of -10.6% over the period from 2018-2020. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+30.0% per year) and Germany (-12.5% per year).
Ball Pen Refill - Market Forecast
The ball pen refill market is expected to start a downward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to decrease slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of -1.1% for the ten-year period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to depress the market volume to by the end of 2030.
Ball Pen Refill - Product Coverage
- HS 960860 - Pens; ball-point, refills comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global ball pen refill market. 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:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Consumption, by Country, 2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, by Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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