Europe: Encased Lead Pencil Market 2024

Encased Lead Pencil Market Size in Europe

For the sixth consecutive year, the Europe encased lead pencil market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 3% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed resilient growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Encased Lead Pencil Production in Europe

In value terms, encased lead pencil production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 96% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Encased Lead Pencil Exports

Exports in Europe

Encased lead pencil exports skyrocketed to X units in 2021, picking up by 15% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat 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.

In value terms, encased lead pencil exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany was the key exporter of pencils and crayons with leads encased in a rigid sheath in Europe, with the volume of exports resulting at X units, which was near 30% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), France (X units), the UK (X units) and Slovakia (X units), together achieving a 46% share of total exports. Poland (X units), Spain (X units), Denmark (X units), Italy (X units) and Russia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Germany increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Poland (+25.8%), Denmark (+20.0%), Italy (+11.2%), the Netherlands (+8.0%), Russia (+6.2%), Slovakia (+4.9%) and France (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of +25.8% from 2012-2021. The UK and the Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Spain (-1.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the Netherlands, Poland and Denmark increased by +3.8, +3.2 and +2.2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest encased lead pencil supplier in Europe, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an 8.7% share.

In Germany, encased lead pencil exports increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (+3.5% per year) and France (+3.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 2.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while Russia ($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 (+7.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Encased Lead Pencil Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2021, encased lead pencil imports in Europe expanded rapidly to X units, increasing by 6.6% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, encased lead pencil imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2012 to 2021; 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.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units), Russia (X units), the UK (X units) and France (X units) represented the major importer of pencils and crayons with leads encased in a rigid sheath in Europe, creating 46% of total import. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X units), Slovakia (X units) and Poland (X units), together making up a 16% share of total imports. The following importers - Italy (X units), Spain (X units), Denmark (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Belgium (X units) and Ukraine (X units) - together made up 22% 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 Denmark (with a CAGR of +16.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pencils and crayons with leads encased in a rigid sheath in Europe, comprising 21% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 9.9% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with an 8.8% share.

In Germany, encased lead pencil imports expanded at an average annual rate of +8.5% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (+6.7% per year) and the UK (-0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while Ukraine ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+9.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform