China - Pens, Stylos, Pen-Holders, Pencil-Holders And Similar Holders - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Price for Pens, Stylos and Similar Stationery in China - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Pens, Stylos and Similar Stationery in China (FOB) - 2022
  2. Price for Pens, Stylos and Similar Stationery in China (CIF) - 2022
  3. Exports of Pens, Stylos and Similar Stationery in China
  4. Imports of Pens, Stylos and Similar Stationery in China

Price for Pens, Stylos and Similar Stationery in China (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for pens, stylos and similar stationery stood at $92 per thousand units in 2022, surging by 4.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 6.5%. The export price peaked at $94 per thousand units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, 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 ($149 per thousand units), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($7.4 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 the UK (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Pens, Stylos and Similar Stationery in China (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for pens, stylos and similar stationery amounted to $0.3 per unit, waning by -8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 91% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $0.3 per unit in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($1.5 per unit), while the price for South Korea (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 Switzerland (+39.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Pens, Stylos and Similar Stationery in China

Pens, stylos and similar stationery exports from China surged to 26B units in 2022, rising by 28% against the previous year. Overall, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% 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 +56.8% 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, stylos and similar stationery exports soared to $2.4B in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.9% 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 +64.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Pens, Stylos and Similar Stationery in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States4113394004845.6%
Mexico53.238.443.794.521.1%
United Kingdom81.068.979.284.11.3%
Germany71.263.377.783.75.5%
Netherlands48.842.560.879.817.8%
Vietnam43.048.551.776.020.9%
Japan79.668.071.975.9-1.6%
Russia57.967.797.769.76.4%
India48.918.023.863.28.9%
Indonesia43.428.129.460.211.5%
Poland32.326.631.548.714.7%
Brazil30.617.615.334.54.1%
Pakistan11.06.79.917.817.4%
Others7686087741,09412.5%
Total1,7811,4411,7662,3679.9%

Top Export Markets for Pens, Stylos and Similar Stationery from China in 2022:

  1. United States (4.1B units)
  2. Pakistan (2.4B units)
  3. India (1.5B units)
  4. Russia (1.1B units)
  5. Indonesia (1.0B units)
  6. Netherlands (0.9B units)
  7. United Kingdom (0.9B units)
  8. Japan (0.9B units)
  9. Mexico (0.8B units)
  10. Vietnam (0.7B units)
  11. Brazil (0.6B units)
  12. Germany (0.6B units)
  13. Poland (0.4B units)

Imports of Pens, Stylos and Similar Stationery in China

Pens, stylos and similar stationery imports into China reduced to 1.1B units in 2022, shrinking by -9.1% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.2B units, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, pens, stylos and similar stationery imports plummeted to $291M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% 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 when imports increased by 48%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $350M, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Import of Pens, Stylos and Similar Stationery in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Japan13613620319011.8%
Germany83.864.998.460.7-10.2%
Thailand9.05.56.94.9-18.3%
Italy4.23.53.44.41.6%
United States6.84.74.83.6-19.1%
Malaysia6.23.94.43.6-16.6%
South Korea2.81.92.83.13.5%
Taiwan (Chinese)3.72.97.12.4-13.4%
India1.30.70.91.811.5%
Others13.411.918.416.06.1%
Total2672363502912.9%

Top Suppliers of Pens, Stylos and Similar Stationery to China in 2022:

  1. Japan (524.0M units)
  2. South Korea (153.2M units)
  3. Taiwan (Chinese) (88.2M units)
  4. Thailand (73.1M units)
  5. Italy (61.0M units)
  6. Malaysia (44.8M units)
  7. Germany (41.7M units)
  8. United States (31.5M units)
  9. India (30.1M units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for pens, stylos and similar stationery in China. 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 32991210 - Ball-point pens
  • Prodcom 32991230 - Felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers
  • Prodcom 32991250 - Propelling or sliding pencils
  • Prodcom 32991330 -
  • Prodcom 32991350 -
  • Prodcom 32991410 - Pen or pencil sets containing two or more writing instruments
  • Prodcom 32991430 - Refills for ball-point pens, comprising the ball-point and inkreservoir
  • Prodcom 32991450 - Pen nibs and nib points, duplicating stylos, pen-holders, p encil-holders and similar holders, parts (including caps and clips) of articles of HS

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

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

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  1. 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. 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. 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. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 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. 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
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    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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