Poland: Ball Pen Refill Market 2024

Ball Pen Refill Market Size in Poland

After nine years of growth, the Polish ball pen refill market decreased by -13.3% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a significant expansion. Ball pen refill consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Ball Pen Refill Production in Poland

In value terms, ball pen refill production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Ball Pen Refill Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, shipments abroad of refills for ball-point pens increased by 7.4% to X units, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 371% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, ball pen refill exports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 2,829% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for ball pen refill exports from Poland, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, ball pen refill exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X units), tenfold. Austria (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +55.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+84.4% per year) and Austria (+87.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for refills for ball-point pens exports from Poland, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 6.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +69.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+101.6% per year) and Austria (+98.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ball pen refill export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -18.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 522%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 France (+41.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ball Pen Refill Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, the amount of refills for ball-point pens imported into Poland rose notably to X units, surging by 9.4% compared with 2020 figures. In general, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -2.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 85%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ball pen refill imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Japan (X units) and France (X units) were the main suppliers of ball pen refill imports to Poland, together accounting for 86% of total imports. India and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +14.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ball pen refill suppliers to Poland were Japan ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 81% of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +31.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average ball pen refill import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 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 Malaysia (+54.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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