EU: Coloured Pencil Lead Market 2024

Coloured Pencil Lead Market Size in the EU

The EU coloured pencil lead market was estimated at $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Coloured Pencil Lead Production in the EU

In value terms, coloured pencil lead production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Coloured Pencil Lead Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, exports of black or coloured pencil leads in the European Union fell remarkably to X units, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coloured pencil lead exports contracted to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany represented the major exporting country with an export of around X units, which amounted to X% of total exports. France (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the Czech Republic (X units), Belgium (X units) and Sweden (X units). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - the Netherlands (X units), Austria (X units) and Poland (X units) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to coloured pencil lead exports from Germany stood at X%. At the same time, Poland (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Belgium (X%), Sweden (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Austria and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Belgium, Sweden, the Czech Republic, France, the Netherlands and Poland increased by X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest coloured pencil lead supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per thousand units, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, coloured pencil lead export price decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per thousand units in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per thousand units), while Belgium ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Coloured Pencil Lead Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, purchases abroad of black or coloured pencil leads decreased by X% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, coloured pencil lead imports dropped to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Sweden (X units), distantly followed by Germany (X units), Romania (X units), France (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Belgium (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main importers of black or coloured pencil leads, together mixing up X% of total imports. The following importers - Spain (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Croatia (X units), Italy (X units), Luxembourg (X units) and Ireland (X units) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported black or coloured pencil leads in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

In Germany, coloured pencil lead imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per thousand units in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per thousand units in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per thousand units), while Luxembourg ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform