EU: Sliding Pencil Market 2024

Sliding Pencil Market Size in the EU

The EU sliding pencil market contracted to $X in 2021, falling by -7.1% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -7.0% against 2018 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sliding Pencil Production in the EU

In value terms, sliding pencil production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 2020 with an increase of 26%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sliding Pencil Exports

Exports in the EU

Sliding pencil exports contracted slightly to X units in 2021, reducing by -3.1% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 329%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sliding pencil exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France dominates exports structure, accounting for X units, which was near 84% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Germany (X units), mixing up a 6.1% share of total exports. The Czech Republic (X units) and Denmark (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to sliding pencil exports from France stood at +3.0%. At the same time, Denmark (+29.6%) and the Czech Republic (+11.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Denmark emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +29.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Germany (-17.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of France (+25 p.p.) and the Czech Republic (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Germany (-25.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 79% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Denmark, which accounted for a further 0.8%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Denmark, with a CAGR of +19.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 194%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while France ($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 (+20.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Sliding Pencil Imports

Imports in the EU

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of propelling or sliding pencils increased by 33% to X units in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sliding pencil imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France was the main importing country with an import of about X units, which resulted at 42% of total imports. Slovakia (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 19% share, followed by Germany (9.8%), Denmark (5.5%) and Sweden (5.4%). The following importers - Spain (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) - each reached a 6% share of total imports.

France was also the fastest-growing in terms of the propelling or sliding pencils imports, with a CAGR of +14.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the Czech Republic (+12.4%), Denmark (+9.6%) and Slovakia (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Sweden (-5.4%), Spain (-6.1%) and Germany (-9.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. France (+28 p.p.), Denmark (+2.8 p.p.) and the Czech Republic (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Spain, Sweden and Germany saw its share reduced by -3.1%, -4.6% and -15.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Sweden ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 54% of total imports. Slovakia, Spain, the Czech Republic and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +8.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -4% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while Denmark ($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 (+9.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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