Libya: Encased Lead Pencil Market 2025

Encased Lead Pencil Market Size in Libya

In 2021, the Libyan encased lead pencil market decreased by -4.1% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Encased Lead Pencil Exports

Exports from Libya

In 2020, the amount of pencils and crayons with leads encased in a rigid sheath exported from Libya was estimated at X units, approximately mirroring 2019. Overall, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, encased lead pencil exports amounted to $X in 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild reduction. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Malta (X units) was the main destination for encased lead pencil exports from Libya, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Malta was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Malta was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average encased lead pencil export price stood at $X per unit in 2020, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2015 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Malta amounted to 0.0% per year.

Encased Lead Pencil Imports

Imports into Libya

In 2021, overseas purchases of pencils and crayons with leads encased in a rigid sheath decreased by -5.7% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, encased lead pencil imports declined modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of encased lead pencil to Libya, with a 65% 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), fivefold. India (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+25.0% per year) and India (-12.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest encased lead pencil suppliers to Libya were China ($X), France ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together comprising 85% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +17.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 encased lead pencil import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 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, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the price for India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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