SADC: Ball Pen Market 2024

Ball Pen Market Size in SADC

The SADC ball pen market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ball Pen Production in SADC

In value terms, ball pen production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Ball Pen Exports

Exports in SADC

Ball pen exports fell sharply to X units in 2022, which is down by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ball pen exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the main exporter of ball-point pens in SADC, with the volume of exports finishing at X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X units), committing a X% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tanzania and South Africa increased by X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest ball pen supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, ball pen exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a pronounced increase 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 South Africa ($X per unit), while Tanzania stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (X%).

Ball Pen Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, ball pen imports in SADC soared to X units, growing by X% on the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ball pen imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the key importer of ball-point pens in SADC, with the volume of imports recording X units, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Tanzania (X units) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Madagascar (X%), Zambia (X%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%). Angola (X units) and Mauritius (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of ball-point pens. At the same time, Zambia (X%), Tanzania (X%) and Madagascar (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Mauritius (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) and Angola (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.), Tanzania (X p.p.), Madagascar (X p.p.) and Zambia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ball-point pens in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Madagascar ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Angola, with a X% share.

In South Africa, ball pen imports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Madagascar (X% per year) and Angola (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per unit), while Tanzania (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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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