Ballpoint pen imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $3.8 million of ballpoint pen in 2024 (752 tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.8M | 753 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 824 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 421 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 262 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 345 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 335 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 364 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 152 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports ballpoint pen from
Tunisia alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $2.1M | 56% |
| Germany | $729K | 19% |
| India | $375K | 9.9% |
| China | $268K | 7.1% |
| France | $195K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $37K | 1% |
| Japan | $33K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.06 per kg, 62% below the world average of $13.33, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire ballpoint pen imports (HS 9608.10): 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 9608.10: Pens: ball point.
Common questions
What is the value of ballpoint pen imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported ballpoint pen worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 752 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply ballpoint pen to Cote d'Ivoire?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Germany (19%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of ballpoint pen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.06 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $13.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ballpoint pen to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2023 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ballpoint pen?
The HS code for ballpoint pen is subheading 9608.10. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9608 page.
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