The European import of ball-point pens reveals France as the largest importer in 2023, followed by Germany and the United Kingdom. Notable year-on-year variations show declining imports in France, the UK, and Spain, while Germany and Poland report slight increases. Fastest growth rates are seen in Romania, Hungary, and Denmark. Noteworthy declines are observed in Malta and Cyprus.
- France reports a -2.36% change, indicating a downturn.
- Germany has a 0.4% increase, showing market stability.
- Romania, Latvia, Hungary, and Slovenia see substantial positive shifts.
- The United Kingdom and Spain face moderate declines.
- Small markets such as Malta and Cyprus experience the sharpest drops.
Future trends to watch include the recovery potential in major markets like France and the UK. Emerging markets in Eastern Europe might continue their upward trend. Trade policies, raw material costs, and changes in consumption patterns could influence these dynamics in 2024 and beyond.
Top countries in Import of Ball-Point Pens by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Items) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 1,418,700,000 | 2023 | +0.99% | -2.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 867,200,000 | 2023 | +4.02% | +0.4% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 524,690,000 | 2023 | -2.95% | -1.77% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 514,350,000 | 2023 | +7.46% | -1.82% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 469,080,000 | 2023 | +1.94% | +1.33% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 449,920,000 | 2023 | +2.81% | -0.0096% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 427,110,000 | 2023 | +6.4% | +1.76% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 394,890,000 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Italy | 321,650,000 | 2023 | +4.66% | -0.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 208,280,000 | 2023 | +11.28% | +0.85% | View data |
