COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Bic and Pilot maintain lead through wide distribution
Writing instruments in Sweden remained moderately concentrated in 2025, with Bic Nordic AB holding 18% value share and Pilot Nordic AB holding 15%. These two companies maintained their leading positions through widespread distribution in grocery retailers, where consumers make everyday writing instrument purchases with minimal brand differentiation.
Lamy targets creative enthusiasts with limited edition
In 2025, Lamy released the Al-Star Aubergine special edition fountain pen, available through Lamy’s local website and authorised retailers for approximately SEK365. The product features an anodised aluminium body in aubergine colour and a stainless steel nib.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Writing Instruments industry in Sweden with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Writing Instruments industry in Sweden, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Writing Instruments in Sweden report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Writing Instruments in Sweden?
- Which are the leading brands in Writing Instruments in Sweden?
- How significant is tourism in determining sales and demand for Writing Instruments in Sweden?
- How are COVID-19 and global recession impacting demand for Writing Instruments in Sweden?
- In the wake of COVID-19, how soon can Writing Instruments be expected to recover? Where are the opportunities for growth now?
- Where is future growth expected to be most significant?
Writing Instruments in Sweden - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Educational policies and Gen Z creativity sustain growth
Policy shifts counter demographic decline
Pens remain largest category despite digital shift
Markers and highlighters sees dynamic growth among Gen Z
Educational policies and creative pursuits will sustain growth
Pens to remain dominant; markers and highlighters will continue to gain strong momentum
E-commerce set to make further gains although in-store shopping will remain preferred choice
Bic and Pilot maintain lead through wide distribution
Lamy targets creative enthusiasts with limited edition
Offline retail dominates distribution through accessibility
E-commerce posts fastest growth
Personal Accessories in Sweden - Industry Overview
Lifestyle shifts and recovery in travel help drive positive current value growth
Travel recovery helps drive personal accessories growth
Watches most dynamic, bags and luggage also seeing strong growth
Affordable luxury resale gains traction in Stockholm
Luxury resale gains traction among younger consumers
Connected watches drive growth with health and wellness focus
Sustainability and technology integration shape future trends
Fragmented market with polarisation between luxury and budget segments
No significant mergers or acquisitions in 2025
Market polarisation deepens, favouring budget and luxury
In-store retail leads distribution with strong specialist chains
E-commerce grows with rise of resale and omnichannel retail
Online resale platforms capitalise on demand for luxury goods
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Writing Instruments
- Colouring
- Markers and Highlighters
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- Graphite Pencils
- Mechanical Pencils
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- Ball Point Pens
- Fountain Pens
- Roller Ball Pens
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- Pen Inkwells and Refills
- Pencil Lead Refills
- Other Writing Accessories
Writing Instruments
Writing instruments is the aggregate of pens, pencils, colouring, markers and highlighters and writing accessories.
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