Pen holder imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pen holder by Egypt reached $3.2 million in 2024 (166 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.2 million.
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 | $3.2M | 166 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 143 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 158 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 99 t |
| 2020 | $899K | 101 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 197 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 354 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 112 t |
Where Egypt imports pen holder from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (45%), China (25%), Japan (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.4M | 45% |
| China | $782K | 25% |
| Japan | $401K | 13% |
| Italy | $256K | 8.1% |
| India | $160K | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $61K | 1.9% |
| Denmark | $55K | 1.8% |
| Romania | $15K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.4% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.04 per kg, 22% above the world average of $15.67. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pen holder exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $295 thousand of pen holder in 2024 (68 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $247K | 84% |
| Saudi Arabia | $44K | 15% |
| Kuwait | $2K | 0.7% |
| Senegal | $1K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $0K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt pen holder imports (HS 9608.99): 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 9608.99: Pens and pencils: duplicating stylos, pen-holders, pencil-holders, and similar holders, parts of the articles of heading 9608, including caps and clips.
Common questions
What is the value of pen holder imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported pen holder worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 166 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply pen holder to Egypt?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (25%) and Japan (13%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 624% on the year.
What is the average import price of pen holder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.04 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $15.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pen holder to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 201%. The peak was 2022 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export pen holder?
Yes. Egypt exported $295 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pen holder?
The HS code for pen holder is subheading 9608.99. 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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