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Ball Pen Price in the United States - 2023

Ball Pen Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average ball pen import price amounted to $0.2 per unit, increasing by 8.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $0.2 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($0.8 per unit), while the price for India ($0.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ball Pen Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022

The average ball pen export price stood at $0.2 per unit in 2022, rising by 24% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.1%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($0.5 per unit), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic (less than $0.1 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 (+18.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ball Pen Imports in the United States

In 2022, ball pen imports into the United States soared to 2.9B units, picking up by 19% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight reduction. Imports peaked at 3B units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ball pen imports soared to $556M in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a slight curtailment. Imports peaked at $576M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Import of Ball Pen in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	237	149	149	188	-7.4%
Japan	180	133	147	183	0.6%
Mexico	62.4	43.1	65.1	103	18.2%
India	27.8	20.6	23.3	20.9	-9.1%
Others	69.1	45.3	45.6	60.5	-4.3%
Total	576	392	430	556	-1.2%

Top Suppliers of Ball Pen to the United States in 2022:

China (1366.0M units)
Mexico (760.5M units)
Japan (403.5M units)
India (233.7M units)

Ball Pen Exports in the United States

Ball pen exports from the United States dropped modestly to 496M units in 2022, waning by -3.2% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 7.9%. The exports peaked at 760M units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ball pen exports surged to $100M in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The exports peaked at $118M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Ball Pen in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Canada	40.5	31.6	34.1	42.6	1.7%
Mexico	37.1	31.6	31.0	41.2	3.6%
United Kingdom	2.8	1.7	1.6	1.5	-18.8%
Switzerland	0.5	0.5	0.8	1.5	44.2%
Australia	7.1	2.6	2.1	1.2	-44.7%
Czech Republic	2.1	1.0	0.6	1.1	-19.4%
Germany	3.9	1.9	2.8	1.0	-36.5%
Ireland	2.0	1.1	1.4	0.8	-26.3%
Others	22.1	8.4	8.7	8.8	-26.4%
Total	118	80.5	83.3	99.6	-5.5%

Top Export Markets for Ball Pen from the United States in 2022:

Mexico (243.7M units)
Czech Republic (91.6M units)
Canada (82.5M units)
Switzerland (8.9M units)
Ireland (8.8M units)
United Kingdom (6.8M units)
Australia (4.3M units)
Germany (3.2M units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Prodcom 32991210 - Ball-point pens

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United States

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2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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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
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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