Japan: Ball Pen Market 2022

Ball Pen Market Size in Japan

The Japanese ball pen market shrank to $X in 2021, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Ball pen consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ball Pen Production in Japan

In value terms, ball pen production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. Ball pen production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Ball Pen Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, the amount of ball-point pens exported from Japan surged to X units, with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ball pen exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), China (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of ball pen exports from Japan, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in China (with a CAGR of +X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ball pen exported from Japan were the United States ($X), China ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ball Pen Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, approx. X units of ball-point pens were imported into Japan; with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ball pen imports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of ball pen to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ball pen imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Vietnam (X units), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+X% per year) and Vietnam (+X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ball pen to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ball pen import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per unit), while the price for India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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