In 2023, Germany led European imports of pencil-related products, holding 17.38% of the market share by kilograms, followed by the Netherlands at 13.99% and Slovakia at 11.68%. The Netherlands and Denmark showed notable year-on-year growth rates in 2023, at 5.34% and 6.52% respectively, while Slovakia exhibited an extraordinary increase of 38.7%. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom and Spain experienced slight declines in imports, by 0.066% and 0.73% respectively. Noteworthy year-on-year drops included Finland by 5.49% and Cyprus by 8.41%. Malta showed significant growth at 19.02% year-on-year.
Looking ahead, increased demand and sustainability trends may reshape import patterns. Countries that have shown strong growth in recent years, like Ireland with a year-on-year growth of 10.07%, may continue to gain a larger share. Watch for impacts of economic policies and market shifts influenced by educational demand and creative industries, potentially driving an uptick in imports.
Top countries in Import of Pencils, Crayons, Pencil Leads, Pastels, Drawing Charcoals, Writing or Drawing Chalks and Tailors' Chalks Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 17.38 | 2023 | +1.08% | +4.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 13.99 | 2023 | +1% | +5.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 11.68 | 2023 | +6.46% | +38.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 9.89 | 2023 | +1.72% | +3.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 8.8 | 2023 | -0.41% | -0.066% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 7.03 | 2023 | +2.44% | -0.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 6.66 | 2023 | +2.85% | +4.1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 4.94 | 2023 | +1.67% | +3.65% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3.92 | 2023 | +2.7% | +3.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 3.21 | 2023 | +2.05% | +6.52% | View data |
