Austria: Ball Pen Refill Market 2024

Ball Pen Refill Market Size in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian ball pen refill market decreased by -1.4% to $X for the first time since 2013, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Ball Pen Refill Production in Austria

In value terms, ball pen refill production shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 72%. Ball pen refill production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Ball Pen Refill Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, overseas shipments of refills for ball-point pens decreased by -15.6% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ball pen refill exports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 125% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X units) was the main destination for ball pen refill exports from Austria, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, ball pen refill exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X units), eightfold. Italy (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France stood at +31.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-24.1% per year) and Italy (+34.4% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for refills for ball-point pens exports from Austria, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 7.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled +58.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+44.5% per year) and Romania (+147.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ball pen refill export price amounted to $X per unit, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Hungary (+30.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ball Pen Refill Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, overseas purchases of refills for ball-point pens were finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 76%. Imports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ball pen refill imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +20.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) constituted the largest ball pen refill supplier to Austria, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, ball pen refill imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X units), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at -7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+6.7% per year) and Poland (+65.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refills for ball-point pens to Austria, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Liechtenstein, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+78.7% per year) and Liechtenstein (-2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ball pen refill import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 63%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Liechtenstein (+30.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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