Iran: Encased Lead Pencil Market 2025

Encased Lead Pencil Market Size in Iran

The Iranian encased lead pencil market contracted to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -7.3% 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). Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Encased Lead Pencil Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2021, the amount of pencils and crayons with leads encased in a rigid sheath exported from Iran fell remarkably to X units, with a decrease of -24.9% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 368%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, encased lead pencil exports contracted sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 563% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X units) was the main destination for encased lead pencil exports from Iran, with a approx. 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Afghanistan totaled +4.2%.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) also remains the key foreign market for encased lead pencil exports from Iran.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Afghanistan totaled +16.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average encased lead pencil export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -16.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 85% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Afghanistan.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Afghanistan amounted to +11.4% per year.

Encased Lead Pencil Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2021, the amount of pencils and crayons with leads encased in a rigid sheath imported into Iran shrank rapidly to X units, with a decrease of -19.4% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 813% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, encased lead pencil imports dropped modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 644%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of encased lead pencil to Iran, with a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, encased lead pencil imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Indonesia (X units), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -6.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+3.7% per year) and Indonesia (-15.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of encased lead pencil to Iran, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -8.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (-18.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-11.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average encased lead pencil import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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