Austria: Sliding Pencil Market 2024

Sliding Pencil Market Size in Austria

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Austrian sliding pencil market, when its value decreased by -27.3% to $X. Overall, consumption saw a pronounced slump. Sliding pencil consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Sliding Pencil Production in Austria

In value terms, sliding pencil production dropped sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 45% against the previous year. Sliding pencil production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Sliding Pencil Exports

Exports from Austria

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of propelling or sliding pencils increased by 12% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 36%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sliding pencil exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a measured increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), Italy (X units) and Slovakia (X units) were the main destinations of sliding pencil exports from Austria, with a combined 59% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, Chile, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Taiwan (Chinese), Poland, Hungary, the Netherlands, South Korea and France, which together accounted for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +18.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for propelling or sliding pencils exports from Austria, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +11.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-4.8% per year) and the United States (+17.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sliding pencil export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 145% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Chile ($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 the Czech Republic (+35.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sliding Pencil Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, overseas purchases of propelling or sliding pencils decreased by -24.6% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sliding pencil imports rose notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) constituted the largest sliding pencil supplier to Austria, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, sliding pencil imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), fivefold. Spain (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled -1.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-17.9% per year) and Spain (-10.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of propelling or sliding pencils to Austria, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 6.5% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +11.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+104.0% per year) and China (-14.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sliding pencil import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 187% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 Germany ($X per unit), while the price for Spain ($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 (+16.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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