Germany: Ball Pen Market 2024

Ball Pen Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German ball pen market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Ball Pen Production in Germany

In value terms, ball pen production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Ball Pen Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of ball-point pens increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ball pen exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X units), France (X units) and Austria (X units) were the main destinations of ball pen exports from Germany, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), France ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for ball pen exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Poland, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the UK, Singapore, Hungary, Burkina Faso, Senegal and Madagascar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, 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 average ball pen export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Ball Pen Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of ball-point pens were finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ball pen imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of ball pen to Germany, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ball pen imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X units), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ball-point pens to Germany, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ball pen import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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