Kazakhstan: Ball Pen Refill Market 2025

Ball Pen Refill Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh ball pen refill market soared to $X in 2021, rising by 185% 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 a tangible increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Ball Pen Refill Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of refills for ball-point pens increased by 1,244% to X units in 2021. Overall, exports, however, faced a sharp downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ball pen refill exports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 882% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X units) was the main destination for ball pen refill exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, ball pen refill exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uzbekistan (X units), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to -32.8%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for refills for ball-point pens exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at -12.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ball pen refill export price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -92.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 3,130%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+110.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ball Pen Refill Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, the amount of refills for ball-point pens imported into Kazakhstan surged to X units, jumping by 254% on the previous year. In general, imports saw a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 753%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, ball pen refill imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 226% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X units) and Russia (X units) were the main suppliers of ball pen refill imports to Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +33.7%).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refills for ball-point pens to Kazakhstan, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with an 8.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +26.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ball pen refill import price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -52.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 376% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 China ($X per unit), while the price for Russia stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+5.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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