Price for Pens; Nibs and Nib Points in Iran - 2021

Price for Pens; Nibs and Nib Points in Iran (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for pens; nibs and nib pointses stood at $17 per thousand units in 2022, with a decrease of -20.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 55%. The import price peaked at $44 per thousand units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Japan ($193 per thousand units), while the price for China ($23 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+28.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Pens; Nibs and Nib Points in Iran (FOB) - 2022

In 2021, the average export price for pens; nibs and nib pointses amounted to $29 per thousand units, growing by 156% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a buoyant increase. The export price peaked at $53 per thousand units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2013 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Oman amounted to 0.0% per year.

Imports of Pens; Nibs and Nib Points in Iran

In 2022, the amount of pens; nibs and nib pointses imported into Iran surged to 93M units, jumping by 38% against the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.7% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +44.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pens; nibs and nib points imports rose notably to $1.6M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced decrease. Imports peaked at $1.8M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Pens; Nibs and Nib Points in Iran (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Thailand	786	1,263	679	725	-2.7%
China	240	136	72.8	65.9	-35.0%
India	442	69.6	60.1	43.9	-53.7%
Germany	130	33.0	32.9	28.9	-39.4%
Canada	102	179	N/A	N/A	75.5%
Others	85.6	90.7	651	769	107.9%
Total	1,785	1,771	1,495	1,633	-2.9%

Top Suppliers of Pens; Nibs and Nib Points to Iran in 2022:

Thailand (15.7M units)
China (2.9M units)
India (1.2M units)
Germany (0.9M units)

Exports of Pens; Nibs and Nib Points in Iran

In 2021, shipments abroad of pens; nibs and nib pointses decreased by -86.1% to 1.7K units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 2,093% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 12K units, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, pens; nibs and nib points exports dropped dramatically to $50 in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 775%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $140, and then reduced markedly in the following year.