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Puerto Rico - Refills for Ball-Point Pens - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Puerto Rico: Ball Pen Refill Market 2024

Ball Pen Refill Market Size in Puerto Rico

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Puerto Rican ball pen refill market, when its value increased by 1.7% to $X. Overall, consumption saw a resilient increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Ball Pen Refill Production in Puerto Rico

In value terms, ball pen refill production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 98% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Ball Pen Refill Exports

Exports from Puerto Rico

In 2021, ball pen refill exports from Puerto Rico totaled less than X units, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, ball pen refill exports totaled less than $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports by Country

China (X units) and India (X units) represented roughly 66% of total exports in 2021. France (X units) held a 9.3% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Japan (7.6%) and Italy (2%). South Korea (X units), Nigeria (X units) and Germany (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of +64.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the largest ball pen refill supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 41% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 14% share of global exports. It was followed by France, with a 13% share.

In Japan, ball pen refill exports increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+5.5% per year) and France (+6.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $X per thousand units, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per thousand units), while Nigeria ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+13.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ball Pen Refill Imports

Imports into Puerto Rico

In 2021, imports of refills for ball-point pens into Puerto Rico amounted to less than X units, approximately mirroring 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, ball pen refill imports amounted to less than $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X units), followed by Pakistan (X units), India (X units), China (X units), Canada (X units), Tunisia (X units), Germany (X units) and Russia (X units) represented the largest importers of refills for ball-point pens, together generating 67% of total imports. The following importers - Japan (X units), Spain (X units), France (X units), Vietnam (X units) and Poland (X units) - together made up 12% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Tunisia (with a CAGR of +61.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ball pen refill importing markets into Puerto Rico were France ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 32% share of total imports. The United States, Poland, India, Spain, Tunisia, Japan, Russia, Vietnam, Pakistan and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of +59.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $X per thousand units, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per thousand units), while Canada ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+9.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for refills for ball-point pens in the world?

Italy remains the largest ball pen refill consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 38% of total volume. Moreover, ball pen refill consumption in Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, twofold. The United States ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.1% share.

What are the largest producers of refills for ball-point pens in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of ball pen refill production in 2020 were Italy, China and India, together comprising 72% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of refills for ball-point pens to Puerto Rico?

In value terms, France, China and Germany constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, with a combined 32% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, Poland, Mexico, Indonesia, India, Japan, Tunisia, Russia, Thailand and Pakistan, which together accounted for a further 26%.

What are the leading importers of refills for ball-point pens from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, Japan remains the largest ball pen refill supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 41% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France, with an 11% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

What is the average export price for refills for ball-point pens in Puerto Rico?

The ball pen refill export price in Puerto Rico stood at $less than 0.1 per thousand units in 2020, remaining stable against the previous year.

What is the average import price for refills for ball-point pens in Puerto Rico?

The ball pen refill import price in Puerto Rico stood at $less than 0.1 per thousand units in 2020, stabilizing at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ball pen refill market in Puerto Rico. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 32991430 - Refills for ball-point pens, comprising the ball-point and inkreservoir

Country coverage:

Puerto Rico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023