Netherlands: Coloured Pencil Lead Market 2024

Coloured Pencil Lead Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch coloured pencil lead market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw significant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Coloured Pencil Lead Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, coloured pencil lead production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 9%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Coloured Pencil Lead Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of black or coloured pencil leads decreased by -82% to X units in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 1,161%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2020, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, coloured pencil lead exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 1,226% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), France (X units) and Switzerland (X units) were the main destinations of coloured pencil lead exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 79% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of +90.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Switzerland ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for coloured pencil lead exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 65% share of total exports. Belgium, Poland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +139.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average coloured pencil lead export price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Coloured Pencil Lead Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, imports of black or coloured pencil leads into the Netherlands rose markedly to X units, with an increase of 6.8% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 194%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, coloured pencil lead imports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 438% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) constituted the largest coloured pencil lead supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, coloured pencil lead imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +114.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+2.2% per year) and Japan (+18.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of black or coloured pencil leads to the Netherlands, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 2.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +99.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+2.3% per year) and Japan (+11.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average coloured pencil lead import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -20.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 87% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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