Writing Instruments in South Africa

In 2024, writing instruments recorded positive value growth in South Africa. Pens and pencils remained essential stationery staples used in both schools and offices, resulting in a consistent, stable demand. Sales of these items peaked during the back-to-school season, as parents stocked up or replaced essential school supplies for their children. Retailers launched aggressive price promotions to capitalise on this seasonal rush, driving retail volume sales.

The Writing Instrumentsin South Africa report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2020-2024), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Colouring, Markers and Highlighters, Pencils, Pens, Writing Accessories.

Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

• Get a detailed picture of the Writing Instruments market;
• Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
• Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
• Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.