Pakistan: Typewriter Market 2023

Typewriter Market Size in Pakistan

In 2021, the Pakistani typewriter market decreased by 0% to less than $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of decline. In general, consumption saw a precipitous descent. Typewriter consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Typewriter Production in Pakistan

In value terms, typewriter production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 174% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Typewriter Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2019, overseas shipments of typewriters and word-processing machines decreased by 0% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 142%. The exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, typewriter exports totaled $X in 2019. Overall, exports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 165%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) was the main destination for typewriter exports from Pakistan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo was relatively modest.

From 2013 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average typewriter export price stood at $X per unit in 2019, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 132% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2019, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Democratic Republic of the Congo.

From 2013 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Oman amounted to 0.0% per year.

Typewriter Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, overseas purchases of typewriters and word-processing machines decreased by -11.6% to X units, falling for the sixth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports faced a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,037%. Imports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, typewriter imports plummeted to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a sharp curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 898% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X units) constituted the largest typewriter supplier to Pakistan, accounting for a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, typewriter imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X units), fourfold. The United States (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK amounted to +27.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+10.7% per year) and the United States (-28.8% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X) were the largest typewriter suppliers to Pakistan, with a combined 88% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Japan, with a CAGR of +19.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average typewriter import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -6.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 122%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+23.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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