France: Ball Pen Refill Market 2024

Ball Pen Refill Market Size in France

In 2021, after six years of growth, there was decline in the French ball pen refill market, when its value decreased by -1.7% to $X. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed prominent growth. Ball pen refill consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Ball Pen Refill Production in France

In value terms, ball pen refill production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ball Pen Refill Exports

Exports from France

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of refills for ball-point pens increased by 67% to X units in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, 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.

In value terms, ball pen refill exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), Slovakia (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) were the main destinations of ball pen refill exports from France, together comprising 42% of total exports. Poland, Turkey, Spain, Sweden, Tunisia, Romania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +110.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ball pen refill exported from France were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Tunisia ($X), with a combined 42% share of total exports.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of +113.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 ball pen refill export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -13.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tunisia (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ball Pen Refill Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, supplies from abroad of refills for ball-point pens increased by 24% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 86%. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ball pen refill imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% 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 +51.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Japan (X units) constituted the largest supplier of ball pen refill to France, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, ball pen refill imports from Japan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Slovakia (X units), with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Japan amounted to +2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+22.1% per year) and Slovakia (+54.5% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refills for ball-point pens to France, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 5.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Japan stood at +8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+28.1% per year) and Germany (+4.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ball pen refill import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for Austria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+24.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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