Japan: Market for Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery 2024

Market Size for Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese market for pens, stylos and similar stationery decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery in Japan

In value terms, pens, stylos and similar stationery production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Pens, stylos and similar stationery production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery

Exports from Japan

In 2022, shipments abroad of pens, stylos and similar stationery increased by X% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pens, stylos and similar stationery exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X units), the United States (X units) and Vietnam (X units) were the main destinations of pens, stylos and similar stationery exports from Japan, together accounting for X% of total exports. France, Italy, Germany, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Peru, South Korea, Tunisia and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tunisia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pens, stylos and similar stationery exported from Japan were the United States ($X), China ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. South Korea, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Vietnam, Peru and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Tunisia, with a CAGR of X%, 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 export price for pens, stylos and similar stationery stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Tunisia (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery

Imports into Japan

In 2022, approx. X units of pens, stylos and similar stationery were imported into Japan; shrinking by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pens, stylos and similar stationery imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest pens, stylos and similar stationery supplier to Japan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pens, stylos and similar stationery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Vietnam (X units), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pens, stylos and similar stationery to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for pens, stylos and similar stationery stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while the price for Thailand (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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