Slovakia: Encased Lead Pencil Market 2025

Encased Lead Pencil Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak encased lead pencil market reduced modestly to $X in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a strong expansion. Encased lead pencil consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Encased Lead Pencil Production in Slovakia

In value terms, encased lead pencil production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 169% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Encased Lead Pencil Exports

Exports from Slovakia

Encased lead pencil exports from Slovakia amounted to X units in 2021, increasing by 14% against the year before. Overall, total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +48.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, encased lead pencil exports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +46.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 30%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X units) was the main destination for encased lead pencil exports from Slovakia, accounting for a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, encased lead pencil exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Russia (X units), with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France stood at +6.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+5.5% per year) and Russia (-3.1% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for encased lead pencil exports from Slovakia, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled +4.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+4.2% per year) and Germany (+5.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average encased lead pencil export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 21%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Hungary (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Encased Lead Pencil Imports

Imports into Slovakia

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of pencils and crayons with leads encased in a rigid sheath decreased by -3.1% to X units in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, encased lead pencil imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X units) constituted the largest encased lead pencil supplier to Slovakia, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, encased lead pencil imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), sixfold. The Czech Republic (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France totaled +14.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-0.2% per year) and the Czech Republic (+22.0% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of encased lead pencil to Slovakia, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 7.5% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from France stood at +6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+15.6% per year) and China (-5.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average encased lead pencil import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 34% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: 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 Germany (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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