Pen holder trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in pen holder was worth $338.0 million in 2024, about 21.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 12% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $338.0M | 21.6K t |
| 2023 | $352.3M | 19.7K t |
| 2022 | $386.6M | 27.6K t |
| 2021 | $353.8M | 19.8K t |
| 2020 | $294.4M | 17.2K t |
| 2019 | $368.8M | 22.4K t |
| 2018 | $392.8M | 24.2K t |
| 2017 | $385.5M | 23.0K t |
Top pen holder exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 32% of world exports, followed by Japan and the United States. The top three supply 55% between them, out of 138 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $107.5M | 32% |
| Japan | $53.1M | 16% |
| United States | $24.4M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $20.5M | 6.1% |
| France | $18.1M | 5.4% |
| Malaysia | $13.6M | 4% |
| Taiwan | $13.3M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $12.7M | 3.8% |
| India | $10.8M | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $9.2M | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $6.5M | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $6.5M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (13%), Japan (10%) and Mexico (8%). 203 countries imported it, and the top three take 31% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $43.2M | 13% |
| Japan | $33.7M | 10% |
| Mexico | $27.0M | 8% |
| China | $19.8M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $18.9M | 5.6% |
| India | $16.2M | 4.8% |
| France | $11.9M | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $9.5M | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $9.4M | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $8.7M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $8.3M | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $7.0M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $15.67 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $45.07 per kg and China $9.50 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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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 9608.99: Pens and pencils: duplicating stylos, pen-holders, pencil-holders, and similar holders, parts of the articles of heading 9608, including caps and clips. HS 9608 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most pen holder?
China exported $107.5 million in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by Japan (16%) and the United States (7%). In all, 138 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most pen holder?
The United States imported $43.2 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Japan (10%) and Mexico (8%). 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 pen holder?
It was worth $338.0 million in 2024, about 21.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $392.8 million. 138 countries reported exports and 203 reported imports.
What is the average price of pen holder per kg?
The world average declared value was about $15.67 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $45.07 per kg and China $9.50 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for pen holder?
The HS code for pen holder is subheading 9608.99, 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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