In 2024, Italy leads the European export market for pen or pencil sets, with a 51.5% share. The Netherlands and Germany follow with market shares of 23.91% and 9.08%, respectively. Over the last year, Italy experienced a significant decline of 19.11%, while the Netherlands and Germany faced smaller decreases of 4.81% and 1.93%, respectively. Spain and Poland showed positive growth, at 2.67% and 1.94%. Conversely, Belgium and Hungary had substantial declines in export volumes. Despite fluctuations, Portugal, Sweden, and Greece exhibited remarkable increases over the previous period.
Future trends to watch include:
- Italy's potential recovery from the recent drop in exports.
- Sustained growth from traditionally smaller exporters like Portugal and Greece, signaling diversification.
- The impact of economic factors on Germany and the Netherlands' steady but declining shares.
Top countries in Export of Pen or Pencil Sets Containing Two or More Writing Instruments Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 51.5 | 2023 | +10.39% | -19.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 23.91 | 2023 | +15.54% | -4.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 9.08 | 2023 | +15.58% | -1.93% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 6.83 | 2023 | +6.09% | +2.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 6.42 | 2023 | +4.28% | +1.94% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 5.03 | 2023 | -3.48% | -1.56% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 4.29 | 2023 | -26.98% | -26.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 3.69 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Austria | 0.62 | 2023 | +15.19% | -1.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 0.62 | 2023 | -13.95% | -6.74% | View data |
