Czech Republic: Ball Pen Refill Market 2024

Ball Pen Refill Market Size in the Czech Republic

After nine years of growth, the Czech ball pen refill market decreased by -96.2% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Ball Pen Refill Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, ball pen refill production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 97% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Ball Pen Refill Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

Ball pen refill exports from the Czech Republic dropped to X units in 2021, waning by -4% against the previous year. In general, exports recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 13%. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ball pen refill exports rose to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period 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 2016 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for ball pen refill exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, ball pen refill exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X units), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Russia (X units), with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to -5.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (-2.4% per year) and Russia (-3.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for ball pen refill exported from the Czech Republic were Slovakia ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 88% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +16.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average ball pen refill export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, ball pen refill export price increased by +78.6% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ball Pen Refill Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, the amount of refills for ball-point pens imported into the Czech Republic skyrocketed to X units, picking up by 20% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 32%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ball pen refill imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X units), China (X units) and Malaysia (X units) were the main suppliers of ball pen refill imports to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 84% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +85.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refills for ball-point pens to the Czech Republic, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with an 8.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France stood at +92.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+74.8% per year) and Germany (+16.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ball pen refill import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 40%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Poland ($X per unit), while the price for Malaysia ($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 (+23.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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