| Product Code: ETC300509 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The Philippines continues to heavily rely on pencil sharpener imports, with top suppliers being China, Germany, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the UK in 2024. Despite a slight decline in growth rate in 2024, the industry maintained a high level of market concentration, as indicated by the high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was a promising 8.14%, demonstrating sustained demand for pencil sharpeners in the Philippines. However, the negative growth rate in 2024 suggests potential challenges or shifts in the market that importers should monitor closely.

The pencil sharpeners market size in Philippines was estimated at PHP 128 million in 2025 and is expected to grow considerably during the forecast period on account of rising enrollment rate and increasing use cases across educational institutions, offices, homes among other places that require frequent usage of stationary items like pencils and pens. Further, favorable government policies towards providing basic education facilities along with increased adoption of advanced products such as electric sharpener will further fuel its demand over near future.
The Philippines pencil sharpener market is driven by the growing demand for quality educational tools. As the education sector expands and more students require pencils for their studies, the need for efficient and reliable sharpeners increases. Additionally, the trend towards ergonomic and user-friendly designs is pushing manufacturers to innovate in order to capture a larger market share.
The Philippines pencil sharpeners market reflects a steady demand for school and office supplies. The challenge lies in offering cost-effective yet durable sharpeners to cater to the price-sensitive market while maintaining quality standards and adapting to digitalization in educational settings.
The Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market experienced disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With lockdowns and restrictions in place, schools and offices were closed, leading to a decreased demand for stationary products like pencil sharpeners. The shift towards online learning and remote work further contributed to this decline in demand.
Some key players in the Philippines pencil sharpeners market include Staedtler, Faber-Castell, Maped, and Deli.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market Overview |
3.1 Philippines Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing focus on education and art in the Philippines leading to higher demand for stationery products like pencil sharpeners. |
4.2.2 Growth in the number of students and schools in the country driving the need for school supplies. |
4.2.3 Rising trend of personalized and aesthetically appealing stationery products boosting the sales of premium pencil sharpeners. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Intense competition from low-cost imported pencil sharpeners affecting local manufacturers. |
4.3.2 Price sensitivity among consumers in the Philippines impacting the sales of higher-priced pencil sharpeners. |
4.3.3 Challenges in distribution and retail networks, especially in rural areas, limiting market reach for pencil sharpener manufacturers. |
5 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market Trends |
6 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market, By Types |
6.1 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market Revenues & Volume, By Manual Sharpeners, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market Revenues & Volume, By Electric Sharpeners, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market Revenues & Volume, By Battery Sharpeners, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market, By End User |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market Revenues & Volume, By School Kids, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market Revenues & Volume, By College, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market Revenues & Volume, By Creative Business House, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price (ASP) of pencil sharpeners in the Philippines market. |
8.2 Number of new product launches and innovations in the pencil sharpener segment. |
8.3 Customer satisfaction scores and feedback on the quality and durability of pencil sharpeners in the market. |
9 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Philippines Pencil Sharpeners Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |