U.S.: Sliding Pencil Market 2022

Sliding Pencil Market Size in the U.S.

In 2021, the U.S. sliding pencil market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sliding Pencil Exports

Exports from the U.S.

For the third consecutive year, the United States recorded growth in overseas shipments of propelling or sliding pencils, which increased by X% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, sliding pencil exports rose slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X units) was the main destination for sliding pencil exports from the United States, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sliding pencil exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X units), fivefold. Australia (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mexico stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-X% per year) and Australia (+X% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for sliding pencil exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Australia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mexico totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-X% per year) and Australia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sliding pencil export price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Australia (less than $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 Mexico (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sliding Pencil Imports

Imports into the U.S.

Sliding pencil imports into the United States expanded to X units in 2021, growing by X% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sliding pencil imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X units), China (X units) and France (X units) were the main suppliers of sliding pencil imports to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by India, Japan and South Korea, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in South Korea (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Mexico ($X) and Japan ($X) constituted the largest sliding pencil suppliers to the United States, together comprising X% of total imports. France, India and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X Korea, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average sliding pencil import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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