EU: Ball Pen Refill Market 2024

Ball Pen Refill Market Size in the EU

In 2021, the EU ball pen refill market decreased by -7.7% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after eight years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, recorded significant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Ball Pen Refill Production in the EU

In value terms, ball pen refill production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 96%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Ball Pen Refill Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, approx. X units of refills for ball-point pens were exported in the European Union; picking up by 24% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight descent. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ball pen refill exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France was the largest exporter of refills for ball-point pens in the European Union, with the volume of exports recording X units, which was near 59% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Germany (X units) and Italy (X units), together achieving a 32% share of total exports. The Czech Republic (X units) and Poland (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from France increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Poland (+15.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +15.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, the Czech Republic (-4.6%), Germany (-7.5%) and Italy (-8.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of France (+25 p.p.) and Poland (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Italy (-11 p.p.) and Germany (-14.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest ball pen refill supplying countries in the European Union were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 81% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +46.9%, 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

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, growing by 3.1% against the previous year. Export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. 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 +60.8% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while Italy ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+27.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ball Pen Refill Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, supplies from abroad of refills for ball-point pens was finally on the rise to reach X units after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ball pen refill imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units), distantly followed by Spain (X units), France (X units), Poland (X units) and Italy (X units) represented the key importers of refills for ball-point pens, together comprising 80% of total imports. The following importers - Slovakia (X units), Romania (X units), Slovenia (X units), Bulgaria (X units), Hungary (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) - together made up 17% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +27.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported refills for ball-point pens in the European Union, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in France totaled +8.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-3.1% per year) and Italy (+1.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 import price increased by +83.4% against 2013 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while Romania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+39.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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