Ballpoint pen imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported ballpoint pen worth $13.9 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $18.0 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 | $13.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $18.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 436 t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 482 t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 322 t |
Where Iraq imports ballpoint pen from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.1M | 58% |
| India | $3.9M | 28% |
| Japan | $671K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $610K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $380K | 2.7% |
| Egypt | $221K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $25K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.56 per kg, 66% 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 Iraq 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 Iraq?
Iraq imported ballpoint pen worth $13.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply ballpoint pen to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by India (28%) and Japan (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 429% on the year.
What is the average import price of ballpoint pen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.56 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $13.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ballpoint pen to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $13.9 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2023 at $18.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 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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