Ballpoint pen imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Jordan imported $5.7 million of ballpoint pen in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. 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 | $5.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 511 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 685 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 187 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 71 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 379 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 722 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 583 t |
Where Jordan imports ballpoint pen from
The largest suppliers were India (45%), China (40%), Japan (9%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.6M | 45% |
| China | $2.2M | 40% |
| Japan | $487K | 8.6% |
| Germany | $269K | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $41K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $6K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.02 per kg, 77% 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.
Ballpoint pen exports from Jordan
Exports of ballpoint pen by Jordan reached $205 thousand in 2024 (9 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Israel accounted for 95% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $195K | 95% |
| United States | $5K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
The shipment records behind Jordan 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 Jordan?
Jordan imported ballpoint pen worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply ballpoint pen to Jordan?
India was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (40%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of ballpoint pen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.02 per kg in 2024, 77% 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 Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Jordan also export ballpoint pen?
Yes. Jordan exported $205 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, the United States and Germany. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 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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