Slovakia: Ball Pen Market 2024

Ball Pen Market Size in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak ball pen market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Ball pen consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ball Pen Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, after eight years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of ball-point pens, when their volume decreased by X% to X units. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, ball pen exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X units) was the main destination for ball pen exports from Slovakia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, ball pen exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X units), sevenfold. Poland (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for ball-point pens exports from Slovakia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ball pen export price amounted to $X per unit, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ball Pen Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, purchases abroad of ball-point pens increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ball pen imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

France (X units), Mexico (X units) and India (X units) were the main suppliers of ball pen imports to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Tunisia, China and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Tunisia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ball-point pens to Slovakia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ball pen import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the price for India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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