Czech Republic: Sliding Pencil Market 2024

Sliding Pencil Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech sliding pencil market fell remarkably to $X in 2021, waning by -57.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sliding Pencil Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, sliding pencil production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 44%. Sliding pencil production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sliding Pencil Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, approx. X units of propelling or sliding pencils were exported from the Czech Republic; increasing by 34% on 2020. In general, exports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sliding pencil exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +91.8% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units), Germany (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of sliding pencil exports from the Czech Republic, together comprising 89% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +81.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for propelling or sliding pencils exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 9% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+37.3% per year) and Slovakia (-4.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sliding pencil export price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 39% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sliding Pencil Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, supplies from abroad of propelling or sliding pencils increased by 3.4% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 88%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sliding pencil imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X units) constituted the largest sliding pencil supplier to the Czech Republic, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, sliding pencil imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), sixfold. Slovakia (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled +143.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-8.3% per year) and Slovakia (+42.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest sliding pencil suppliers to the Czech Republic, with a combined 63% share of total imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +87.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sliding pencil import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for the United States ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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