Central Asia: Market for Pen Or Pencil Sets 2024

Exports of Pen Or Pencil Sets

Exports in Central Asia

Pen or pencil sets exports soared to X units in 2022, picking up by 333% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a precipitous slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 740% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pen or pencil sets exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 228% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X units) was the largest exporter of pen or pencil sets, making up 77% of total exports. Kazakhstan (X units) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X units). All these countries together held approx. 23% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of pen or pencil sets. Kazakhstan (-10.4%) and Kyrgyzstan (-47.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (+77 p.p.) and Kazakhstan (+15 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kyrgyzstan saw its share reduced by -91.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) emerged as the largest pen or pencil sets supplier in Central Asia, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

In Uzbekistan, pen or pencil sets exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (-49.5% per year) and Kazakhstan (-13.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -37.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by 60%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per unit), while Kazakhstan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+2.1%).

Imports of Pen Or Pencil Sets

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of pen or pencil sets imported in Central Asia totaled X units, surging by 9.3% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 379%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pen or pencil sets imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 219% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in imports structure, reaching X units, which was near 86% of total imports in 2022. Uzbekistan (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Tajikistan (X units). All these countries together held near 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pen or pencil sets imports into Kazakhstan stood at +9.5%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+106.7%) and Tajikistan (+24.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +106.7% from 2012-2022. While the share of Kazakhstan (+72 p.p.), Uzbekistan (+6.8 p.p.) and Tajikistan (+6 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pen or pencil sets in Central Asia, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 7.9% share of total imports.

In Kazakhstan, pen or pencil sets imports increased at an average annual rate of +17.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+82.4% per year) and Tajikistan (+21.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -16.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 211%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per unit), while Kazakhstan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+7.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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