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Portugal: Sliding Pencil Market 2024

Sliding Pencil Market Size in Portugal

In 2022, the Portuguese sliding pencil market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. Sliding pencil consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sliding Pencil Exports

Exports from Portugal

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of propelling or sliding pencils increased by X% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sliding pencil exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Angola (X units), Cabo Verde (X units) and Sao Tome and Principe (X units) were the main destinations of sliding pencil exports from Portugal, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sao Tome and Principe (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Angola ($X) remains the key foreign market for propelling or sliding pencils exports from Portugal, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cabo Verde ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Nicaragua, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Angola amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cabo Verde (X% per year) and Nicaragua (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sliding pencil export price amounted to $X per unit, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a modest expansion 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. Based on 2022 figures, sliding pencil export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Switzerland (less than $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 Angola (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sliding Pencil Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, purchases abroad of propelling or sliding pencils was finally on the rise to reach X units after five years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump. Imports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sliding pencil imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest sliding pencil supplier to Portugal, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sliding pencil imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X units), threefold. France (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X), China ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest sliding pencil suppliers to Portugal, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, 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

In 2022, the average sliding pencil import price amounted to $X per unit, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for propelling or sliding pencils in the world?

The United States remains the largest sliding pencil consuming country worldwide, accounting for 42% of total volume. Moreover, sliding pencil consumption in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.7% share.

What are the largest producers of propelling or sliding pencils in the world?

China remains the largest sliding pencil producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 62% of total volume. Moreover, sliding pencil production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, fivefold. Japan ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of propelling or sliding pencils to Portugal?

In value terms, Spain, China and France appeared to be the largest sliding pencil suppliers to Portugal, together comprising 84% of total imports. Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

What are the leading importers of propelling or sliding pencils from Portugal?

In value terms, Angola remains the key foreign market for propelling or sliding pencils exports from Portugal, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cabo Verde, with a 29% share of total exports. It was followed by Nicaragua, with a 1.2% share.

What is the average export price for propelling or sliding pencils in Portugal?

The average sliding pencil export price stood at $0.5 per unit in 2022, dropping by -14.2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for propelling or sliding pencils in Portugal?

The average sliding pencil import price stood at $1.1 per unit in 2022, waning by -32.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sliding pencil market in Portugal. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 32991250 - Propelling or sliding pencils

Country coverage:

Portugal

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Portugal
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023