Pens imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported pens worth $5.2 million (966 tonnes). Value fell 18% from 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 | $5.2M | 966 t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 665 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 470 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 489 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 464 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 599 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 229 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports pens from
Most of the value came from Tunisia (42%), Germany (17%), China (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $2.2M | 42% |
| Germany | $886K | 17% |
| China | $718K | 14% |
| France | $600K | 12% |
| India | $532K | 10% |
| Japan | $91K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $63K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $40K | 0.8% |
| United States | $25K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $15K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9608
| 9608.10 | Ballpoint pen | 73% |
| 9608.20 | Marker | 18% |
| 9608.50 | Pen set | 5.5% |
| 9608.99 | Pen holder | 2.4% |
| 9608.30 | Fountain pen | 0.6% |
| 9608.40 | Mechanical pencil | 0.5% |
| 9608.91 | Pen nib | 0.4% |
| 9608.60 | Pen refill | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9608.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.40 per kg, 59% below the world average of $13.28, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire pens imports (HS 9608): 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: Pens; ball-point, felt tipped, other porous tipped pens; fountain pens, stylograph pens duplicating stylos, propelling or sliding pencils; parts of the foregoing, excluding those of heading no. 9609.
Common questions
What is the value of pens imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported pens worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 966 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply pens to Cote d'Ivoire?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Germany (17%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of pens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.40 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $13.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pens to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pens?
The HS code for pens is heading 9608. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 9608.10 (73% of the value) and 9608.20 (18%).
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