In 2023, France led European exports in writing, drawing, and artistic materials with 7.0404 million kilograms but witnessed a slight year-on-year decline of 2.92%. Belgium, with a significant increase of 20.99%, solidified its second position at 3.4749 million kilograms, followed by the Netherlands and Germany. Notably, Denmark and Hungary saw substantial growth, with increases of 19.53% and 19.11%, respectively, whereas Croatia and Slovenia faced considerable declines. Over the past five years, exports have shown varied growth patterns across different European countries.
Future trends to watch include the increased emphasis on sustainable and eco-friendly materials, which could drive demand for alternative products. Additionally, the digitalization wave might impact traditional writing tools, leading to a shift in export dynamics across Europe.
Top countries in Export of Pencils, Crayons, Pencil Leads, Pastels, Drawing Charcoals, Writing or Drawing Chalks and Tailors' Chalks by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 7,040,400 | 2023 | +2.99% | -2.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 3,474,900 | 2023 | +2% | +20.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 2,875,300 | 2023 | +7.48% | -0.047% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 1,881,800 | 2023 | +1.75% | +3.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 745,740 | 2023 | -0.2% | +2.63% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 721,890 | 2023 | +5.96% | -2.89% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 709,070 | 2023 | +12.33% | +19.53% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 663,390 | 2023 | +5.57% | +11.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 467,930 | 2023 | -0.75% | +0.091% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 423,840 | 2023 | +4.07% | +0.64% | View data |
