Sweden: Ball Pen Refill Market 2025

Ball Pen Refill Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish ball pen refill market stood at $X in 2021, increasing by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ball Pen Refill Production in Sweden

In value terms, ball pen refill production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 122%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ball Pen Refill Exports

Exports from Sweden

Ball pen refill exports from Sweden expanded modestly to X units in 2021, with an increase of 3.3% compared with 2020. In general, exports saw a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 55%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ball pen refill exports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Norway (X units), Finland (X units) and Denmark (X units) were the main destinations of ball pen refill exports from Sweden, together comprising 78% of total exports. Austria, Germany, Iceland and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Iceland (with a CAGR of +27.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for refills for ball-point pens exports from Sweden, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Iceland, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Norway totaled +21.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+3.8% per year) and Iceland (+49.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ball pen refill export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 6.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iceland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 Iceland (+17.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ball Pen Refill Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, purchases abroad of refills for ball-point pens increased by 56% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ball pen refill imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 91%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Japan (X units) constituted the largest supplier of ball pen refill to Sweden, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, ball pen refill imports from Japan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X units), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X units), with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Japan stood at +6.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+1.4% per year) and China (+2.1% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refills for ball-point pens to Sweden, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Japan totaled +10.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+8.2% per year) and Germany (+8.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ball pen refill import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 4.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 90%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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