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Ghana - Refills for Ball-Point Pens - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Ghana: Ball Pen Refill Market 2025

Ball Pen Refill Market Size in Ghana

The Ghanian ball pen refill market surged to $X in 2021, picking up by 777% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption saw significant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Ball Pen Refill Exports

Exports from Ghana

Ball pen refill exports from Ghana stood at X units in 2019, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, ball pen refill exports stood at $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X units) was the main destination for ball pen refill exports from Ghana, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland was relatively modest.

From 2017 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland was relatively modest.

Ball Pen Refill Imports

Imports into Ghana

In 2021, the amount of refills for ball-point pens imported into Ghana skyrocketed to X units, picking up by 490% against 2020. In general, imports posted a prominent expansion. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ball pen refill imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X units) constituted the largest ball pen refill supplier to Ghana, with a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, ball pen refill imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X units), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Nigeria (X units), with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from India stood at +50.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+25.8% per year) and Nigeria (-17.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest ball pen refill suppliers to Ghana were India ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for 94% of total imports.

India, with a CAGR of +99.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average ball pen refill import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 107% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a strong increase. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per unit), while the price for Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+38.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for refills for ball-point pens in the world?

The country with the largest volume of ball pen refill consumption was Italy, comprising approx. 38% of total volume. Moreover, ball pen refill consumption in Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, twofold. The United States ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.1% share.

What are the largest producers of refills for ball-point pens in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of ball pen refill production in 2020 were Italy, China and India, with a combined 72% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of refills for ball-point pens to Ghana?

In value terms, France constituted the largest supplier of ball pen refill to Ghana, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain, with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 6.1% share.

What is the average export price for refills for ball-point pens in Ghana?

The average ball pen refill export price stood at $28 per thousand units in 2019, surging by 14% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for refills for ball-point pens in Ghana?

The average ball pen refill import price stood at $0.8 per unit in 2020, with an increase of 12% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ball pen refill market in Ghana. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 32991430 - Refills for ball-point pens, comprising the ball-point and inkreservoir

Country coverage:

Ghana

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ghana
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024