EU: Market for Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery 2024

Market Size for Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery in the EU

The EU market for pens, stylos and similar stationery contracted to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Production of Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery in the EU

In value terms, pens, stylos and similar stationery production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of pens, stylos and similar stationery increased by X% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pens, stylos and similar stationery exports declined to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany represented the largest exporter of pens, stylos and similar stationery in the European Union, with the volume of exports resulting at X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Ireland (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Belgium (X%). The Netherlands (X units) and France (X units) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Germany decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%), France (X%) and Ireland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) and Ireland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (X p.p.) and Germany (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest pens, stylos and similar stationery supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per thousand units, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per thousand units, and then dropped in the following year.

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 France ($X per thousand units), while Ireland ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery

Imports in the EU

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of pens, stylos and similar stationery, when their volume increased by X% to X units. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight decline. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pens, stylos and similar stationery imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany prevails in imports structure, resulting at X units, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. The Netherlands (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Germany decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Germany (X p.p.) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pens, stylos and similar stationery in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

In Germany, pens, stylos and similar stationery imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per thousand units, falling by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pens, stylos and similar stationery import price increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per thousand units in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per thousand units), while Germany stood at $X per thousand units.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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