France: Market for Pen Or Pencil Sets 2024

Market Size for Pen Or Pencil Sets in France

After two years of growth, the French pen or pencil sets market decreased by -15.5% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption showed a deep setback. Pen or pencil sets consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Pen Or Pencil Sets in France

In value terms, pen or pencil sets production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. Pen or pencil sets production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Pen Or Pencil Sets

Exports from France

Pen or pencil sets exports from France fell modestly to X units in 2022, with a decrease of -4.7% against the year before. In general, exports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pen or pencil sets exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X units) was the main destination for pen or pencil sets exports from France, accounting for a 20% share of total exports. Moreover, pen or pencil sets exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cote d'Ivoire (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X units), with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland totaled +36.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (+11.4% per year) and Germany (+11.6% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for pen or pencil sets exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 56% of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +39.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average pen or pencil sets export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 35% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to French Polynesia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pen Or Pencil Sets

Imports into France

Pen or pencil sets imports into France shrank sharply to X units in 2022, reducing by -56.3% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 120%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, pen or pencil sets imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +49.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of pen or pencil sets imports to France, with a combined 71% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +23.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pen or pencil sets suppliers to France were Italy ($X), Poland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 61% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +27.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average pen or pencil sets import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 176% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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