Fountain pen trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fountain pen was worth $444.6 million in 2024, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017, and down 3% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $444.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $459.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $476.1M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $490.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $401.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $464.8M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $454.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $403.6M | 5.3K t |
Top fountain pen exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 30% of world exports, followed by China and Japan. The top three supply 65% between them, out of 130 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $134.7M | 30% |
| China | $119.4M | 27% |
| Japan | $32.9M | 7.4% |
| France | $22.2M | 5% |
| Italy | $17.7M | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $13.6M | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $12.2M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $11.8M | 2.7% |
| Hong Kong | $11.1M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $8.3M | 1.9% |
| United States | $5.8M | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $5.5M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (12%), the United States (10%) and China (9%). 208 countries imported it, and the top three take 31% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $54.3M | 12% |
| United States | $43.1M | 9.7% |
| China | $38.3M | 8.6% |
| France | $20.3M | 4.6% |
| Hong Kong | $19.4M | 4.4% |
| Singapore | $17.1M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $15.9M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $12.8M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $12.4M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $12.2M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $12.0M | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $11.8M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $53.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $255.49 per kg and China $20.76 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Fountain pen (HS 9608.30) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9608.30: Pens: fountain, stylograph and other pens. HS 9608 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fountain pen?
Germany exported $134.7 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by China (27%) and Japan (7%). In all, 130 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fountain pen?
Germany imported $54.3 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States (10%) and China (9%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fountain pen?
It was worth $444.6 million in 2024, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $490.4 million. 130 countries reported exports and 208 reported imports.
What is the average price of fountain pen per kg?
The world average declared value was about $53.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $255.49 per kg and China $20.76 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for fountain pen?
The HS code for fountain pen is subheading 9608.30, in chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9608 page.
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