Price for Pens; Nibs and Nib Points in the Netherlands - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Pens; Nibs and Nib Points in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Pens; Nibs and Nib Points in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Pens; Nibs and Nib Points in the Netherlands
4. Imports of Pens; Nibs and Nib Points in the Netherlands

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

The average export price for pens; nibs and nib pointses stood at $11 per thousand units in 2022, with a decrease of -33.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 36% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $19 per thousand units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($36 per thousand units), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($3.3 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average import price for pens; nibs and nib pointses amounted to $15 per thousand units, surging by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $19 per thousand units. From 2018 to 2022, the average 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 the Czech Republic ($18 per thousand units), while the price for Egypt ($9.7 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+27.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Pens; Nibs and Nib Points in the Netherlands

In 2022, exports of pens; nibs and nib pointses from the Netherlands surged to 173M units, with an increase of 50% on 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.5% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +73.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pens; nibs and nib points exports dropped slightly to $1.8M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +56.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 57%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.9M, leveling off in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Pens; Nibs and Nib Points from the Netherlands in 2022:

1. Germany (21.5M units)
2. France (15.7M units)
3. Belgium (14.2M units)
4. Taiwan (Chinese) (9.6M units)
5. Slovakia (6.9M units)
6. Czech Republic (5.5M units)
7. Poland (4.2M units)
8. Ireland (3.8M units)
9. United Kingdom (2.6M units)
10. Lithuania (2.1M units)
11. Sweden (1.9M units)
12. Hong Kong SAR (1.7M units)
13. Spain (0.4M units)

Imports of Pens; Nibs and Nib Points in the Netherlands

For the third year in a row, the Netherlands recorded decline in purchases abroad of pens; nibs and nib pointses, which decreased by -8.8% to 95M units in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at 176M units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pens; nibs and nib points imports surged to $1.4M in 2022. In general, imports saw a mild setback. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $1.5M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

1. China (24.7M units)
2. Spain (21.2M units)
3. Egypt (14.5M units)
4. Czech Republic (10.4M units)
5. Poland (8.4M units)
6. Germany (7.6M units)
7. Slovakia (5.9M units)
8. United Kingdom (0.6M units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform