Austria: Encased Lead Pencil Market 2024

Encased Lead Pencil Market Size in Austria

The Austrian encased lead pencil market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption enjoyed prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Encased Lead Pencil Production in Austria

In value terms, encased lead pencil production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 38%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Encased Lead Pencil Exports

Exports from Austria

After five years of growth, overseas shipments of pencils and crayons with leads encased in a rigid sheath decreased by -19.4% to X units in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2020, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, encased lead pencil exports declined to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X units) was the main destination for encased lead pencil exports from Austria, accounting for a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, encased lead pencil exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X units), with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy amounted to +17.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+12.5% per year) and Germany (-15.4% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for encased lead pencil exports from Austria, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 6.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy amounted to +9.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+11.6% per year) and Germany (-14.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average encased lead pencil export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 7.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 34%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Encased Lead Pencil Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, imports of pencils and crayons with leads encased in a rigid sheath into Austria stood at X units, growing by 11% compared with 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, encased lead pencil imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), China (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) were the main suppliers of encased lead pencil imports to Austria, with a combined 91% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Slovakia, Italy and France, which together accounted for a further 6.2%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +100.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of encased lead pencil to Austria, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +5.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-0.8% per year) and Poland (+110.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average encased lead pencil import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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