In 2023, Italy led European exports of pen and pencil sets containing multiple writing instruments, though it experienced a notable decline of 19.11% compared to the previous year. The Netherlands and Germany followed, with slight decreases of 4.81% and 1.93% respectively. Although Spain and Poland showed slight growth, Belgium's exports fell sharply by 26.86%. Conversely, Sweden displayed significant growth at 18.1%, while Greece saw remarkable gains at 59.44%.
Future trends to watch:
- Continued recovery in Greece’s export volume following substantial growth in 2023.
- Potential stabilization or rebound in Italy’s leading export position with focused strategies.
- Monitoring the EU economic policies that may affect minor markets such as Portugal and Sweden.
Top countries in Export of Pen or Pencil Sets Containing Two or More Writing Instruments by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 1,594,800 | 2023 | +10.39% | -19.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 740,450 | 2023 | +15.54% | -4.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 281,180 | 2023 | +15.58% | -1.93% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 211,660 | 2023 | +6.09% | +2.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 198,790 | 2023 | +4.28% | +1.94% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 155,850 | 2023 | -3.48% | -1.56% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 132,910 | 2023 | -26.98% | -26.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 114,400 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Austria | 19,200 | 2023 | +15.19% | -1.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 19,120 | 2023 | -13.95% | -6.74% | View data |
