Global Writing Instruments Market Size & Outlook

The writing instruments industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 23,939.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.4% is expected of the worldwide writing instruments industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$17,734.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$23,939.4
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.4%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global writing instruments market highlights

  • The global writing instruments market generated a revenue of USD 17,734.1 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 23,939.4 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 4.4% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, pen accounted for a revenue of USD 6,385.8 million in 2023.
  • Pen is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, ANZ is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 17,734.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 23,939.4 million
Growth rate4.4% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPen
Fastest growing segmentPen
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPen, Pencil, Coloring Instruments


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 22.3% of the global writing instruments market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, ANZ is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 238.6 million by 2030.

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Pen was the largest segment with a revenue share of 36.01% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global writing instruments market based on pen, pencil, coloring instruments covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Pens, pencils, crayons, watercolors, paints, staplers, and sketch pens, among others, fall under the category of writing instruments. End users of these products include individual consumers, such as students, professionals, artists, and businessmen, The number of corporates offices is increasing in several parts of the world, especially in developing countries, in line with continued economic growth.


This is expected to continue driving the demand for writing instruments over the forecast period. The number of schools and colleges is increasing around the world, particularly in developing countries such as India and China. The growing importance of education across these countries, supported by the rising levels of disposable income of the people, has resulted in the increasing establishment of schools, colleges, and other educational institutes. This is also supported by growing initiatives by governments around the world to promote education and learning among women and the underprivileged.

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