Poland: Encased Lead Pencil Market 2024

Encased Lead Pencil Market Size in Poland

After three years of decline, the Polish encased lead pencil market increased by 2.4% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption showed a strong expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Encased Lead Pencil Production in Poland

In value terms, encased lead pencil production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 54%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Encased Lead Pencil Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, exports of pencils and crayons with leads encased in a rigid sheath from Poland soared to X units, surging by 24% compared with 2020. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, encased lead pencil exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for encased lead pencil exports from Poland, with a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, encased lead pencil exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X units), fourfold. Hungary (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +41.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+39.8% per year) and Hungary (+34.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for encased lead pencil exports from Poland, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 6.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +60.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+47.0% per year) and Austria (+72.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average encased lead pencil export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, encased lead pencil export price increased by +31.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Encased Lead Pencil Imports

Imports into Poland

For the third consecutive year, Poland recorded growth in purchases abroad of pencils and crayons with leads encased in a rigid sheath, which increased by 17% to X units in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +146.9% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, encased lead pencil imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 30%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest encased lead pencil supplier to Poland, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, encased lead pencil imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X units), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +8.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+33.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+69.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest encased lead pencil suppliers to Poland, together accounting for 78% of total imports. Slovakia, the Netherlands and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +268.8%, 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, surging by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+20.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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