Japan - Refills For Ball-Point Pens - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Japan - Refills For Ball-Point Pens - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Ball Pen Refill Price in Japan - 2023

Contents:

  1. Ball Pen Refill Price in Japan (FOB) - 2023
  2. Ball Pen Refill Price in Japan (CIF) - 2022
  3. Ball Pen Refill Exports in Japan
  4. Ball Pen Refill Imports in Japan

Ball Pen Refill Price in Japan (FOB) - 2023

The average ball pen refill export price stood at $775 per thousand units in July 2023, surging by 11% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $821 per thousand units in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to July 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($760 per thousand units), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($151 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Pakistan (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ball Pen Refill Price in Japan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average ball pen refill import price amounted to $0.1 per unit, shrinking by -9.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 25%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $0.1 per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($0.1 per unit), while the price for India (less than $0.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Ball Pen Refill Exports in Japan

In 2022, exports of refills for ball-point pens from Japan declined notably to 99M units, reducing by -16.2% on 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +42.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 118M units, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, ball pen refill exports shrank to $84M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 33%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $93M, and then dropped in the following year.

Export of Ball Pen Refill in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
France18.218.327.423.89.4%
China8.910.015.718.427.4%
Taiwan (Chinese)6.56.97.76.2-1.6%
South Korea6.47.96.36.1-1.6%
United States3.63.53.63.4-1.9%
Germany3.83.54.63.3-4.6%
Mexico2.71.12.22.92.4%
Italy3.21.84.12.5-7.9%
Poland1.91.82.22.25.0%
India1.91.12.62.25.0%
Hong Kong SAR3.83.32.72.2-16.7%
Indonesia1.91.21.81.7-3.6%
Pakistan0.30.30.50.518.6%
Others9.79.011.29.2-1.7%
Total72.969.692.684.35.0%

Top Export Markets for Ball Pen Refill from Japan in 2022:

  1. China (26.3M units)
  2. France (21.6M units)
  3. Mexico (7.9M units)
  4. India (5.7M units)
  5. Taiwan (Chinese) (4.9M units)
  6. South Korea (4.1M units)
  7. United States (3.4M units)
  8. Germany (3.4M units)
  9. Hong Kong SAR (2.8M units)
  10. Indonesia (2.4M units)
  11. Italy (2.3M units)
  12. Poland (2.1M units)
  13. Pakistan (1.6M units)

Ball Pen Refill Imports in Japan

In 2022, the amount of refills for ball-point pens imported into Japan fell to 43M units, shrinking by -11.1% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 42%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 48M units, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, ball pen refill imports dropped sharply to $3.1M in 2022. In general, imports saw a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 34%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $3.9M, and then plummeted in the following year.

Import of Ball Pen Refill in Japan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
South Korea2,0811,8152,8851,949-2.2%
China26639927257429.2%
France528275368229-24.3%
IndiaN/A22.521.928.512.5%
Others494412377361-9.9%
Total3,3682,9233,9253,142-2.3%

Top Suppliers of Ball Pen Refill to Japan in 2022:

  1. South Korea (29.3M units)
  2. China (8.8M units)
  3. France (2.7M units)
  4. India (1.4M units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ball pen refill market in Japan. 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:

  • Japan

Data coverage:

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

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 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
  12. 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
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