Africa: Market for Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery 2024

Market Size for Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery in Africa

In 2022, the African market for pens, stylos and similar stationery increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery in Africa

In value terms, pens, stylos and similar stationery production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery

Exports in Africa

In 2022, exports of pens, stylos and similar stationery in Africa shrank to X units, standing approx. at 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, pens, stylos and similar stationery exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X units) and South Africa (X units) dominates exports structure, together mixing up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kenya (X units), constituting a X% share of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (X units) and Rwanda (X units) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Rwanda (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X), South Africa ($X) and Kenya ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire and Rwanda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Rwanda, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per unit), while Rwanda (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Rwanda (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of pens, stylos and similar stationery were imported in Africa; surging by X% against the previous year. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, pens, stylos and similar stationery imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X units) was the largest importer of pens, stylos and similar stationery, mixing up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Algeria (X units), Tunisia (X units), Nigeria (X units), Kenya (X units) and South Africa (X units), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Morocco (X units), Tanzania (X units), Angola (X units), Ghana (X units), Senegal (X units), Cameroon (X units) and Cote d'Ivoire (X units) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Egypt increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Nigeria (X%), Morocco (X%), Tanzania (X%), Tunisia (X%), Kenya (X%), Algeria (X%), Cameroon (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%) and South Africa (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Senegal (X%), Angola (X%) and Ghana (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Egypt (X p.p.), Nigeria (X p.p.), Tunisia (X p.p.) and Morocco (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Africa, Senegal, Angola and Ghana saw its share reduced by X%, X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest pens, stylos and similar stationery importing markets in Africa were Nigeria ($X), South Africa ($X) and Morocco ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per thousand units in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per thousand units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per thousand units), while Egypt ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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