Ballpoint pen imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ballpoint pen by Ethiopia reached $3.8 million in 2024 (542 tonnes). That is 68% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.1 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 | $3.8M | 542 t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 585 t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 887 t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 418 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 48 t |
Where Ethiopia imports ballpoint pen from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 70% of the value.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.07 per kg, 47% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported ballpoint pen worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 542 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply ballpoint pen to Ethiopia?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (20%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 580% on the year.
What is the average import price of ballpoint pen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.07 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $13.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ballpoint pen to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 131%. The peak was 2023 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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