Germany: Coloured Pencil Lead Market 2024

Coloured Pencil Lead Market Size in Germany

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the German coloured pencil lead market, when its value decreased by -15.9% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Coloured pencil lead consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Coloured Pencil Lead Production in Germany

In value terms, coloured pencil lead production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Coloured Pencil Lead Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of black or coloured pencil leads was finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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, coloured pencil lead exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine years. 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

Indonesia (X units), Romania (X units) and Slovenia (X units) were the main destinations of coloured pencil lead exports from Germany, with a combined 41% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +53.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for coloured pencil lead exported from Germany were Poland ($X), Slovenia ($X) and South Korea ($X), together accounting for 24% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +40.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average coloured pencil lead export price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. 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.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 China (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Coloured Pencil Lead Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, the amount of black or coloured pencil leads imported into Germany skyrocketed to X units, rising by 23% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, coloured pencil lead imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X units), the Czech Republic (X units) and Mexico (X units) were the main suppliers of coloured pencil lead imports to Germany, with a combined 64% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +59.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest coloured pencil lead suppliers to Germany were Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 53% of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +75.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average coloured pencil lead import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -4.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 48% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Poland ($X per unit), while the price for Mexico ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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