Norway: Encased Lead Pencil Market 2025

Encased Lead Pencil Market Size in Norway

In 2021, the Norwegian encased lead pencil market increased by 9.9% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a slight expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Encased Lead Pencil Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2021, approx. X units of pencils and crayons with leads encased in a rigid sheath were exported from Norway; rising by 28% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 265% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, encased lead pencil exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 149% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X units), Denmark (X units) and Finland (X units) were the main destinations of encased lead pencil exports from Norway, together comprising 98% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Denmark (with a CAGR of +37.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for encased lead pencil exported from Norway were Sweden ($X), Denmark ($X) and Finland ($X), with a combined 83% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of +28.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average encased lead pencil export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -12.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 116% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Germany (+30.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Encased Lead Pencil Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2021, purchases abroad of pencils and crayons with leads encased in a rigid sheath increased by 15% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, encased lead pencil imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Germany (X units) and Sweden (X units) were the main suppliers of encased lead pencil imports to Norway, with a combined 72% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Thailand, Denmark, the UK and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +46.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest encased lead pencil suppliers to Norway, with a combined 77% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +45.8%, 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

The average encased lead pencil import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -5.1% 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 2013 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the price for Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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