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U.S.: Ball Pen Market 2024

Ball Pen Market Size in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. ball pen market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ball Pen Production in the U.S.

In value terms, ball pen production skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, production, however, recorded a deep contraction. Ball pen production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Ball Pen Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, approx. X units of ball-point pens were exported from the United States; waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ball pen exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X units) was the main destination for ball pen exports from the United States, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, ball pen exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X units), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mexico totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for ball pen exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Ireland and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average ball pen export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ball Pen Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, overseas purchases of ball-point pens increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ball pen imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Mexico (X units) and Japan (X units) were the main suppliers of ball pen imports to the United States, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X), Japan ($X) and Mexico ($X) appeared to be the largest ball pen suppliers to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average ball pen import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the price for India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for ball-point pens in the world?

China remains the largest ball pen consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 23% of total volume. Moreover, ball pen consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. Russia ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 8.3% share.

What are the largest producers of ball-point pens in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of ball pen production, accounting for 50% of total volume. Moreover, ball pen production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. Japan ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of ball-point pens to the U.S.?

In value terms, the largest ball pen suppliers to the United States were China, Japan and Mexico, with a combined 85% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of ball-point pens from the U.S.?

In value terms, Canada, Mexico and the UK constituted the largest markets for ball pen exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined 86% share of total exports. Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Ireland and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 3.9%.

What is the average export price for ball-point pens in the U.S.?

The average ball pen export price stood at $0.2 per unit in 2022, surging by 23% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for ball-point pens in the U.S.?

The average ball pen import price stood at $0.2 per unit in 2022, surging by 8.3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ball pen market in the U.S.. 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:

United States

Data coverage:

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

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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. 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. 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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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