Austria: Porous-Tipped Pen Market 2024

Porous-Tipped Pen Market Size in Austria

After two years of decline, the Austrian porous-tipped pen market increased by 7.8% to $X in 2021. In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -19.6% against 2018 indices. Porous-tipped pen consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Porous-Tipped Pen Production in Austria

In value terms, porous-tipped pen production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 58%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Porous-Tipped Pen Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, exports of porous-tipped pens and markers from Austria soared to X units, increasing by 23% on 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable decline. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, porous-tipped pen exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for porous-tipped pen exports from Austria, accounting for a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, porous-tipped pen exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X units), eightfold. France (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-12.8% per year) and France (-13.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for porous-tipped pens and markers exports from Austria, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 9.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-8.8% per year) and Poland (+25.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average porous-tipped pen export price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 23%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Poland (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Porous-Tipped Pen Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, overseas purchases of porous-tipped pens and markers increased by 19% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, porous-tipped pen imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak 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 porous-tipped pen imports to Austria, together comprising 90% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further 7.1%.

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 +51.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of porous-tipped pens and markers to Austria, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+7.0% per year) and Poland (+66.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average porous-tipped pen import price amounted to $X per unit, flattening at the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, porous-tipped pen import price increased by +69.9% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 34% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, 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 (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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