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Thailand - Refills for Ball-Point Pens - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Thailand: Ball Pen Refill Market 2024

Ball Pen Refill Market Size in Thailand

In 2021, the Thai ball pen refill market decreased by -12.7% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption showed a perceptible descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Ball Pen Refill Exports

Exports from Thailand

For the third year in a row, Thailand recorded decline in shipments abroad of refills for ball-point pens, which decreased by -61.3% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 134%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ball pen refill exports plummeted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 163%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan (X units) was the main destination for ball pen refill exports from Thailand, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, ball pen refill exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X units), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Japan amounted to -41.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+13.8% per year) and China (-36.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for ball pen refill exported from Thailand were Maldives ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 83% of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +99.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 2021, the average ball pen refill export price amounted to $X per unit, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 271%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Japan ($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 South Korea (+73.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ball Pen Refill Imports

Imports into Thailand

Ball pen refill imports into Thailand dropped slightly to X units in 2021, with a decrease of -4.3% on the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 41%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ball pen refill imports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 38%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Japan (X units), China (X units) and France (X units) were the main suppliers of ball pen refill imports to Thailand, together comprising 94% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +3.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refills for ball-point pens to Thailand, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Japan amounted to -1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-0.2% per year) and China (-5.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ball pen refill import price amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -12.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for China (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+20.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for refills for ball-point pens in the world?

Italy remains the largest ball pen refill consuming country worldwide, accounting for 38% of total volume. Moreover, ball pen refill consumption in Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 7.1% share.

What are the largest producers of refills for ball-point pens in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of ball pen refill production in 2020 were Italy, China and India, together accounting for 72% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of refills for ball-point pens to Thailand?

In value terms, Japan, South Korea and China were the largest ball pen refill suppliers to Thailand, with a combined 83% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of refills for ball-point pens from Thailand?

In value terms, the largest markets for ball pen refill exported from Thailand were the Philippines, the United States and South Africa, together comprising 59% of total exports.

What is the average export price for refills for ball-point pens in Thailand?

The average ball pen refill export price stood at $0.1 per unit in 2020, declining by -48.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for refills for ball-point pens in Thailand?

The average ball pen refill import price stood at $less than 0.1 per unit in 2020, with a decrease of -18.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ball pen refill market in Thailand. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 32991430 - Refills for ball-point pens, comprising the ball-point and inkreservoir

Country coverage:

Thailand

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Thailand
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023