Europe: Ball Pen Refill Market 2024

Ball Pen Refill Market Size in Europe

The Europe ball pen refill market fell slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Ball Pen Refill Production in Europe

In value terms, ball pen refill production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ball Pen Refill Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of refills for ball-point pens increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ball pen refill exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X units) and Belarus (X units) were the major exporters of refills for ball-point pens in 2022, accounting for approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Germany (X units) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Italy (X%) and Russia (X%). The Czech Republic (X units) and the UK (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest ball pen refill supplying countries in Europe were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, the UK, Russia and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Belarus, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries 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 Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

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 Germany ($X per unit), while Belarus (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 Italy (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ball Pen Refill Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, purchases abroad of refills for ball-point pens increased by X% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ball pen refill imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the major importing country with an import of about X units, which recorded X% of total imports. Poland (X units) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (X%), Germany (X%), Belarus (X%) and Slovakia (X%). Italy (X units), Ukraine (X units), Spain (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Slovenia (X units), the UK (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to ball pen refill imports into Russia stood at X%. At the same time, Slovenia (X%), Spain (X%), Slovakia (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Poland (X%) and Belarus (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Slovenia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The Czech Republic, Italy and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the UK (X%), Germany (X%) and Ukraine (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (X p.p.), Slovakia (X p.p.), Belarus (X p.p.), Spain (X p.p.) and Slovenia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Germany (X p.p.), Russia (X p.p.) and Ukraine (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, France ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported refills for ball-point pens in Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

In France, ball pen refill imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while Belarus (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 France (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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