Japan - Ball-Point Pens - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
Report Update: Apr 1, 2024

Japan - Ball-Point Pens - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

Single report
Sent by email within 24h (Mon-Fri)
Subscription
Online access and download
from $350/month

Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.

View Pricing

Ball Pen Price in Japan - 2023

Contents:

  1. Ball Pen Price in Japan (FOB) - 2023
  2. Ball Pen Price in Japan (CIF) - 2023
  3. Ball Pen Exports in Japan
  4. Ball Pen Imports in Japan

Ball Pen Price in Japan (FOB) - 2023

In July 2023, the average ball pen export price amounted to $413 per thousand units, picking up by 2% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2022 when the average export price increased by 7.8% against the previous month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $0.5 per unit. From September 2022 to July 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Korea ($638 per thousand units), while the average price for exports to Peru ($184 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Ball Pen Price in Japan (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average ball pen import price amounted to $412 per thousand units, increasing by 62% against the previous month. In general, import price indicated strong growth from July 2022 to July 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +5.1% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2023 figures, ball pen import price increased by +84.7% against March 2023 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($446 per thousand units), while the price for India ($72.0 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ball Pen Exports in Japan

In 2022, the amount of ball-point pens exported from Japan expanded to 1.1B units, increasing by 3.2% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, ball pen exports fell to $495M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $507M, and then shrank in the following year.

Export of Ball Pen in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States1531291691683.2%
China72.074.511810914.8%
France28.131.940.736.59.1%
South Korea23.524.024.428.06.0%
Hong Kong SAR18.915.820.719.71.4%
Taiwan (Chinese)20.717.318.515.8-8.6%
Germany9.29.18.69.30.4%
Saudi Arabia13.18.34.28.1-14.8%
Singapore9.07.37.57.7-5.1%
United Arab Emirates8.85.87.66.9-7.8%
India8.03.56.86.7-5.7%
Mexico22.12.62.11.6-58.3%
Others89.662.878.476.7-5.0%
Total4763925074951.3%

Top Export Markets for Ball Pen from Japan in 2022:

  1. United States (383.6M units)
  2. China (244.8M units)
  3. France (83.9M units)
  4. South Korea (41.6M units)
  5. Taiwan (Chinese) (27.8M units)
  6. Hong Kong SAR (23.8M units)
  7. Saudi Arabia (23.6M units)
  8. Germany (21.9M units)
  9. India (21.1M units)
  10. United Arab Emirates (18.8M units)
  11. Singapore (18.7M units)
  12. Mexico (4.1M units)

Ball Pen Imports in Japan

For the third year in a row, Japan recorded decline in purchases abroad of ball-point pens, which decreased by -1.7% to 112M units in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at 167M units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ball pen imports declined to $40M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep downturn. The smallest decline of -2.8% was in 2021. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $62M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Ball Pen in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China39.425.322.120.1-20.1%
South Korea1.82.32.42.410.1%
Vietnam0.90.81.51.826.0%
India1.81.61.61.7-1.9%
Indonesia0.90.81.01.03.6%
Mexico1.71.00.3N/A-58.0%
Others16.011.413.312.6-7.7%
Total62.543.442.139.6-14.1%

Top Suppliers of Ball Pen to Japan in 2022:

  1. Mexico (undefinedM units)
  2. China (70.7M units)
  3. India (16.1M units)
  4. Indonesia (9.6M units)
  5. South Korea (7.0M units)
  6. Vietnam (6.6M units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ball pen market in Japan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 32991210 - Ball-point pens

Country coverage:

  • Japan

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Japan
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
Store
Blog
Event
Japan - Ball-Point Pens - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
$599
Apr 1, 2024
Eye 284

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ball pen market in Japan.

Japan - Pens, Stylos, Pen-Holders, Pencil-Holders And Similar Holders - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
$599
Apr 1, 2024
Eye 321

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for pens, stylos and similar stationery in Japan.

Japan - Indian Ink Drawing Pens, Fountain Pens And Stylograph Pens - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
$599
Apr 1, 2024
Eye 332

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the drawing ink pen market in Japan.

Japan - Pen Nibs And Nib Points, Duplicating Stylos, Pen-Holders And Pencil-Holders - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
$599
Apr 1, 2024
Eye 261

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pen accessoires market in Japan.

Japan - Pen Or Pencil Sets - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
$599
Apr 1, 2024
Eye 241

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for pen or pencil sets in Japan.

Japan - Porous-Tipped Pens And Markers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
$599
Apr 1, 2024
Eye 284

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the porous-tipped pen market in Japan.

Japan - Propelling Or Sliding Pencils - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
$599
Apr 1, 2024
Eye 405

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sliding pencil market in Japan.

Japan - Refills For Ball-Point Pens - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
$599
Apr 1, 2024
Eye 271

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ball pen refill market in Japan.

World - Ball-Point Pens - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
$599
Apr 1, 2024
Eye 653

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global ball pen market.

World - Pens, Stylos, Pen-Holders, Pencil-Holders And Similar Holders - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
$599
Apr 1, 2024
Eye 545

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for pens, stylos and similar stationery.

Japan's November 2023 Export of Ball Pens Decreases to $33M
Mar 22, 2024
Eye 74

From July 2023 to November 2023, the export growth of Ball Pen remained stagnant, with exports dropping to $33M in November 2023.

Drop in Japanese Ball Pen Exports Slumps by 8% in November 2023 to $33M
Feb 12, 2024
Eye 113

During the period from July 2023 to November 2023, the exports of Ball Pen experienced a slight decline, reaching a value of $33M in November 2023.

Japan's July 2023 Export of Ball Pens Declines Modestly to $37M
Nov 18, 2023
Eye 173

In October 2022, exports of Ball Pen reached a peak of 99 million units. However, from November 2022 to July 2023, the exports were unable to regain momentum. In terms of value, Ball Pen exports contracted to $37 million in July 2023.

Japanese Pencil Exports Increase by 6% to $3.7M in November 2023
Mar 15, 2024
Eye 81

From July 2023 to November 2023, the growth of Sliding Pencil exports remained stagnant. With sliding pencil exports totaling $3.7M in value terms for November 2023.

Japanese Sliding Pencil Export Surges to $3.7M, Registering a 6% Increase in November 2023
Feb 9, 2024
Eye 108

During the period of July 2023 to November 2023, there was a stagnant growth in the exports. However, in terms of value, the exports of Sliding Pencil increased significantly to $3.7M in November 2023.

Significant Price Surge in Japanese Ball Pen Refills: Now at $382 per Thousand Units
Oct 1, 2023
Eye 162

The price of Ball Pen Refill in July 2023 was $382 per thousand units (FOB, Japan), representing an 11% increase compared to the previous month.

Import Markets for Pens, Stylos and Similar Stationery
Nov 27, 2023
Eye 254

Explore the top import markets for pens, stylos, and similar stationery products, with key statistics and numbers from IndexBox. Discover the global demand and growth potential in these lucrative markets.

Which Country Imports the Most Fittings for Loose-Leaf Binders in the World?
Jul 26, 2018
Eye 1404

In value terms, fittings for loose-leaf binders imports amounted to $X in 2016. Overall, fittings for loose-leaf binders imports continue to indicate a mild setback. Global fittings for loose-leaf ...

Which Country Exports the Most Fittings for Loose-Leaf Binders in the World?
Jul 26, 2018
Eye 723

In value terms, fittings for loose-leaf binders exports amounted to $X in 2016. Overall, fittings for loose-leaf binders exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Global fitting...

Which Country Exports the Most Stationery in the World?
May 28, 2018
Eye 5347

Global stationery imports amounted to X tons in 2016, approximately reflecting the previous year level. In general, stationery imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pa...

Free Data: Ball-Point Pens - Japan