Italy: Coloured Pencil Lead Market 2024

Coloured Pencil Lead Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian coloured pencil lead market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Coloured Pencil Lead Production in Italy

In value terms, coloured pencil lead production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Coloured Pencil Lead Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, overseas shipments of black or coloured pencil leads increased by X% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coloured pencil lead exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Morocco (X units) was the main destination for coloured pencil lead exports from Italy, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, coloured pencil lead exports to Morocco exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X units), fourfold. The Czech Republic (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Morocco was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for black or coloured pencil leads exports from Italy, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average coloured pencil lead export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($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 France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Coloured Pencil Lead Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of black or coloured pencil leads, when their volume decreased by X% to X units. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, coloured pencil lead imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Germany (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) were the main suppliers of coloured pencil lead imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Slovenia, France, Poland, Taiwan (Chinese), Austria, Spain, Mexico, Denmark and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Slovenia ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest coloured pencil lead suppliers to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average coloured pencil lead import price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per unit), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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