Pens imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pens by Israel reached $33.9 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $33.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $33.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $34.8M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $31.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $29.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $35.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $34.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $33.1M | 1.5K t |
Where Israel imports pens from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), Germany (18%), France (17%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+687% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.3M | 34% |
| Germany | $6.2M | 18% |
| France | $5.7M | 17% |
| Japan | $3.7M | 11% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 4.9% |
| United States | $867K | 2.6% |
| India | $641K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $583K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $482K | 1.4% |
| Jordan | $475K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 9608
| 9608.20 | Pens: felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers | 44% |
| 9608.10 | Pens: ball point | 43% |
| 9608.30 | Pens: fountain, stylograph and other pens | 6.1% |
| 9608.40 | Pencils: propelling or sliding | 3.2% |
| 9608.60 | Pens: ball-point, refills comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir | 2.2% |
| 9608.99 | Pens and pencils: duplicating stylos, pen-holders, pencil-holders, and similar holders, parts of the articles of heading 9608, including caps and… | 0.9% |
| 9608.50 | Pen and pencil sets: of articles from two or more of the foregoing sub-headings | 0.6% |
| 9608.91 | Pens: nibs and nib points | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9608.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.71 per kg, 57% 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.
Pens exports from Israel
Israel exported $2.7 million of pens in 2024 (78 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Hong Kong (29%), United States (25%), Belgium (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $770K | 29% |
| United States | $682K | 25% |
| Belgium | $382K | 14% |
| Switzerland | $167K | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $111K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $107K | 4% |
| Latvia | $74K | 2.8% |
| Greece | $71K | 2.7% |
| China | $52K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $45K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 Israel?
Israel imported pens worth $33.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply pens to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by Germany (18%) and France (17%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 687% on the year.
What is the average import price of pens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.71 per kg in 2024, 57% 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 Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.1 million in 2017 to $33.9 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2019 at $35.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export pens?
Yes. Israel exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, the United States and Belgium. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $31.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pens?
The HS code for pens is heading 9608. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 9608.20 (44% of the value) and 9608.10 (43%). 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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