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BIC vs Staedtler:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?

In August 2026, BIC had more branded searches than Staedtler among pen and stationery brands in New Zealand. BIC was estimated to have 2K branded searches compared to Staedtler’s 1.4K, and held an 18.1% Share of Search versus Staedtler’s 12.9%.

Share of Search among pen and stationery brands in New Zealand in August 2026Which is more popular in search, BIC or Staedtler?
BIC18.1%2K searches
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Staedtler12.9%1.4K searches

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Which is more popular in search, BIC or Staedtler?

Compare the pen, marker and stationery brands New Zealanders write with. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

BIC and Staedtler among pen and stationery brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of Search by month for BIC, Staedtler. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthSharpieBICuni-ballMoleskinePilotStaedtler
Oct 202529.4%18.8%9%17.2%13%12.5%
Nov 202526.9%18.3%8.8%20.9%12.1%13%
Dec 202525.5%16.4%7%28.3%10.3%12.6%
Jan 202625%16.9%9.6%18.2%11%19.2%
Feb 202628.1%15.3%17.2%12.9%13%13.5%
Mar 202628.2%18.8%14.2%12.7%14.9%11.2%
Apr 202626.4%23.9%13.6%13.7%11%11.3%
May 202625.8%18.8%13.7%12.5%17.1%12.2%
Jun 202629.9%15.9%11.6%13.8%16.7%12.1%
Jul 202626.5%17.4%14.1%16.5%14.6%10.9%
Aug 202624.2%18.1%16.2%14.5%14.1%12.9%
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How has the BIC and Staedtler comparison changed over the last 12 months?

  • The lead changed hands 2 times in the 11 months ending August 2026: Staedtler took it in January 2026, BIC took it in February 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, BIC’s estimated Share of Search among pen and stationery brands in New Zealand moved from 18.8% to 18.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 2K.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Staedtler’s estimated Share of Search among pen and stationery brands in New Zealand moved from 12.5% to 12.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.1K to 1.4K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand pen and stationery brands in August 2026?

  1. In August 2026, Staedtler gained estimated Share of Search among pen and stationery brands in New Zealand, from 10.9% to 12.9%.

  2. In August 2026, BIC gained estimated Share of Search among pen and stationery brands in New Zealand, from 17.4% to 18.1%.

How each brand is measured

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BIC’s and Staedtler’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

BIC

13 branded search terms

  • bic ballpoint pens
  • bic black pens
  • bic blue pens
  • bic cristal pens
  • bic gelocity pens
  • bic highlighters
  • bic lighter
  • bic markers
  • bic pen
  • bic pen clic
  • bic pencils
  • bic whiteboard pens
  • four colour bic pen

Staedtler

17 branded search terms

  • pencil staedtler hb
  • staedtler
  • staedtler click pencil
  • staedtler colored pencils
  • staedtler com
  • staedtler eraser
  • staedtler fineliner
  • staedtler highlighters
  • staedtler markers
  • staedtler mars lumograph pencil
  • staedtler near me
  • staedtler nz
  • staedtler pencils
  • staedtler pens
  • staedtler plastic eraser
  • staedtler triplus fineliner
  • staedtler whiteboard markers

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