Europe: Porous-Tipped Pen Market 2024

Porous-Tipped Pen Market Size in Europe

The Europe porous-tipped pen market totaled $X in 2021, picking up by 14% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Porous-Tipped Pen Production in Europe

In value terms, porous-tipped pen production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Porous-Tipped Pen Exports

Exports in Europe

Porous-tipped pen exports skyrocketed to X units in 2021, growing by 17% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, 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.

In value terms, porous-tipped pen exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, 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

In 2021, Germany (X units), distantly followed by Italy (X units), France (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Belarus (X units) and Slovakia (X units) were the major exporters of porous-tipped pens and markers, together making up 82% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of +86.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest porous-tipped pen supplier in Europe, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 9.4% share.

In Germany, porous-tipped pen exports increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (+4.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+16.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+3.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Porous-Tipped Pen Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2021, overseas purchases of porous-tipped pens and markers increased by 44% to X units, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume 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, imports increased by +64.2% against 2017 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, porous-tipped pen imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +91.3% against 2012 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X units), distantly followed by France (X units), the UK (X units), Germany (X units) and Spain (X units) were the major importers of porous-tipped pens and markers, together committing 66% of total imports. The following importers - the Czech Republic (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Poland (X units), Belarus (X units), Belgium (X units), Italy (X units), Slovakia (X units) and Ukraine (X units) - together made up 23% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to porous-tipped pen imports into Russia stood at +21.8%. At the same time, Belarus (+32.5%), Poland (+12.2%), the Netherlands (+10.7%), Ukraine (+10.3%), Spain (+7.5%), Slovakia (+6.9%), Italy (+6.3%), France (+6.3%), Germany (+4.9%), the Czech Republic (+3.3%) and Belgium (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of +32.5% from 2012-2021. The UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Russia and Belarus increased by +19 and +2.3 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest porous-tipped pen importing markets in Europe were France ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 41% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Russia, the Netherlands, Spain, Poland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Slovakia, Belarus and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further 42%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Belarus, with a CAGR of +19.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per unit in 2021, with a decrease of -14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 14%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

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 the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Russia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+6.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform