Pens imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pens by Iraq reached $28.2 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $38.1 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 | $28.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $38.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $36.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $18.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $26.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $20.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $20.1M | 966 t |
Where Iraq imports pens from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.2M | 72% |
| India | $4.0M | 14% |
| Germany | $925K | 3.3% |
| Japan | $895K | 3.2% |
| Lebanon | $651K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $643K | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $284K | 1% |
| Egypt | $221K | 0.8% |
| France | $147K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $47K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9608
| 9608.10 | Pens: ball point | 49% |
| 9608.20 | Pens: felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers | 38% |
| 9608.50 | Pen and pencil sets: of articles from two or more of the foregoing sub-headings | 4.2% |
| 9608.40 | Pencils: propelling or sliding | 3.9% |
| 9608.30 | Pens: fountain, stylograph and other pens | 3.9% |
| 9608.99 | Pens and pencils: duplicating stylos, pen-holders, pencil-holders, and similar holders, parts of the articles of heading 9608, including caps and… | 0.5% |
| 9608.60 | Pens: ball-point, refills comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir | 0.3% |
| 9608.91 | Pens: nibs and nib points | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9608.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.56 per kg, 58% 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 Iraq?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 Iraq?
Iraq imported pens worth $28.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply pens to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($20.2 million), followed by India (14%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of pens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.56 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $13.28 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of pens to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.1 million in 2017 to $28.2 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2023 at $38.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for pens?
The HS code for pens is heading 9608. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 9608.10 (49% of the value) and 9608.20 (38%). 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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