South Africa: Ball Pen Market 2024

Ball Pen Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African ball pen market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase 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. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Ball Pen Production in South Africa

In value terms, ball pen production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a perceptible increase 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Ball Pen Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of ball-point pens were exported from South Africa; which is down by X% on 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ball pen exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X units), Namibia (X units) and Swaziland (X units) were the main destinations of ball pen exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, the United Arab Emirates, Zambia, Malawi, Angola and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Namibia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) constituted the largest markets for ball pen exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 ball pen export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, ball pen export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malawi ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Angola (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ball Pen Imports

Imports into South Africa

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, imports continue to indicate mild growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ball pen imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of ball pen to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ball pen imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X units), sevenfold. Japan (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ball-point pens to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ball pen import price amounted to $X per unit, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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