Russian Federation: Sliding Pencil Market 2024

Sliding Pencil Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian sliding pencil market amounted to $X in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, consumption saw a noticeable slump. Sliding pencil consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sliding Pencil Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, sliding pencil production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sliding Pencil Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2021, approx. X units of propelling or sliding pencils were exported from Russia; increasing by 47% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 305% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, sliding pencil exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 298%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X units), Kazakhstan (X units) and Latvia (X units) were the main destinations of sliding pencil exports from Russia, with a combined 79% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of +114.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belarus ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Latvia ($X) constituted the largest markets for sliding pencil exported from Russia worldwide, with a combined 80% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Ukraine, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan, which together accounted for a further 18%.

Among the main countries of destination, Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of +92.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average sliding pencil export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -2.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2021, the average 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 Armenia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($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 Armenia (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sliding Pencil Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of propelling or sliding pencils, when their volume increased by 25% to X units. Over the period under review, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, sliding pencil imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest sliding pencil supplier to Russia, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, sliding pencil imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Estonia (X units), more than tenfold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +5.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Estonia (-15.0% per year) and Germany (-5.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of propelling or sliding pencils to Russia, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-2.6% per year) and Japan (-12.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sliding pencil import price amounted to $X per unit, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Estonia (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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