Germany: Porous-Tipped Pen Market 2024

Porous-Tipped Pen Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German porous-tipped pen market increased by 8.6% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Porous-Tipped Pen Production in Germany

In value terms, porous-tipped pen production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Porous-Tipped Pen Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X units of porous-tipped pens and markers were exported from Germany; increasing by 12% on the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained 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 +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat 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

The Czech Republic (X units), France (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main destinations of porous-tipped pen exports from Germany, with a combined 27% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +35.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for porous-tipped pen exported from Germany were France ($X), Spain ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 23% of total exports. The Netherlands, Poland, the UK, Italy, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Belgium, Turkey, Australia and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 48%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +23.7%, saw 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

The average porous-tipped pen export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 2.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 10% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Poland (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Porous-Tipped Pen Imports

Imports into Germany

For the fourth consecutive year, Germany recorded growth in supplies from abroad of porous-tipped pens and markers, which increased by 5.3% to X units in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 19%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, porous-tipped pen imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 24%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X units), the Czech Republic (X units) and Austria (X units) were the main suppliers of porous-tipped pen imports to Germany, together accounting for 55% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Italy, Japan, Poland and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +93.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest porous-tipped pen suppliers to Germany, with a combined 46% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +115.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average porous-tipped pen import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while the price for Malaysia ($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 (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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