Middle East & Africa Writing Instruments Market Size & Outlook

The writing instruments market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 2,908.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3% is expected of Middle East & Africa writing instruments market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$2,365.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,908.6
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
3%
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Middle East & Africa

MEA writing instruments market highlights

  • The MEA writing instruments market generated a revenue of USD 2,365.7 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, pen was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Pen is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 2,365.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,908.6 million
Growth rate3% (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
Key market players worldwideNewell Brands Inc, Mitsubishi Corp, Pilot Corp, Faber-Castell, Linc Pen & Plastics, Hindustan Pencils, Flair Pens, M&G Stationery, Luxor Group, PLUS Corporation


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 13.3% of the global writing instruments market in 2023.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • North America is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 5,659.3 million by 2030.

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Middle East & Africa writing instruments market outlook

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Pen was the largest segment with a revenue share of 35.93% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa writing instruments market based on pen, pencil, coloring instruments covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Nearly half of the population in the MEA region is aged less than 24 years. Moreover, 1 out of 5 people in the region are aged 10-24 years. Hence, the region provides lucrative opportunities for investments in the education sector. 

UNICEF is working with governments and partners in more than 16 countries in this region to support the educational system and provide maximum access to learning opportunities and quality education.

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