SADC: Market for Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery 2024

Market Size for Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery in SADC

For the third consecutive year, the SADC market for pens, stylos and similar stationery recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption saw a prominent increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery in SADC

In value terms, pens, stylos and similar stationery production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery

Exports in SADC

In 2022, shipments abroad of pens, stylos and similar stationery increased by X% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, pens, stylos and similar stationery exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, recording X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Namibia (X units) and Zambia (X units) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Zambia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Namibia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa and Zambia increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest pens, stylos and similar stationery supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, pens, stylos and similar stationery exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to less than $X per unit, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa (less than $X per unit), while Namibia (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery

Imports in SADC

In 2022, pens, stylos and similar stationery imports in SADC skyrocketed to X units, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pens, stylos and similar stationery imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Zambia dominates imports structure, amounting to X units, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X units), creating a X% share of total imports. Madagascar (X units) and Angola (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Zambia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pens, stylos and similar stationery imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Madagascar (X%) and South Africa (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Angola (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Zambia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Africa and Angola saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pens, stylos and similar stationery in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Angola ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Madagascar, with a X% share.

In South Africa, pens, stylos and similar stationery imports decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Angola (X% per year) and Madagascar (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to less than $X per unit, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a sharp decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Zambia (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Angola (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform