South Africa: Market for Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery 2024

Market Size for Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery in South Africa

In 2022, the South African market for pens, stylos and similar stationery increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Pens, stylos and similar stationery consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery in South Africa

In value terms, pens, stylos and similar stationery production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of pens, stylos and similar stationery increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, pens, stylos and similar stationery exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid 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 remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X units) was the main destination for pens, stylos and similar stationery exports from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pens, stylos and similar stationery exports to Mozambique exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Namibia (X units), twofold. Botswana (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 Mozambique totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for pens, stylos and similar stationery exported from South Africa were France ($X), Namibia ($X) and Mozambique ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Mozambique, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for pens, stylos and similar stationery amounted to less than $X per unit, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Imports of Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of pens, stylos and similar stationery increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pens, stylos and similar stationery imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. 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 pens, stylos and similar stationery to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pens, stylos and similar stationery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Japan (X units), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pens, stylos and similar stationery to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for pens, stylos and similar stationery amounted to $X per unit, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for France (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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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