Algeria: Encased Lead Pencil Market 2025

Encased Lead Pencil Market Size in Algeria

In 2021, the Algerian encased lead pencil market decreased by -23.3% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, saw a strong expansion. Encased lead pencil consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Encased Lead Pencil Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2021, shipments abroad of pencils and crayons with leads encased in a rigid sheath decreased by 0% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, encased lead pencil exports totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a abrupt slump. The smallest decline of -17% was in 2018. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X units) was the main destination for encased lead pencil exports from Algeria, accounting for a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, encased lead pencil exports to Portugal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X units), threefold.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Portugal was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (0.0% per year) and Canada (0.0% per year).

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Switzerland was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (0.0% per year) and Canada (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average encased lead pencil export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a precipitous decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price decreased by -22.2%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Encased Lead Pencil Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2021, overseas purchases of pencils and crayons with leads encased in a rigid sheath decreased by -25.4% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 232%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, encased lead pencil imports reduced notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 276% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) was the main encased lead pencil supplier to Algeria, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +21.3%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of encased lead pencil to Algeria.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +20.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average encased lead pencil import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -0.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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