Japan: Sliding Pencil Market 2024

Sliding Pencil Market Size in Japan

The Japanese sliding pencil market contracted notably to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sliding Pencil Production in Japan

In value terms, sliding pencil production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Sliding pencil production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sliding Pencil Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of propelling or sliding pencils, when their volume increased by X% to X units. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The exports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sliding pencil exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), China (X units) and South Korea (X units) were the main destinations of sliding pencil exports from Japan, with a combined X% share 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 China (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and South Korea ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for sliding pencil exported from Japan worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average sliding pencil export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Israel ($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 Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sliding Pencil Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, purchases abroad of propelling or sliding pencils decreased by X% to X units, falling for the ninth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sliding pencil imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest sliding pencil supplier to Japan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sliding pencil imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X units), tenfold. India (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of propelling or sliding pencils to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sliding pencil import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded 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 South Korea ($X per unit), while the price for India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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