Pens imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Jordan imported $10.6 million of pens in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% 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 | $10.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 808 t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 338 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 194 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 667 t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 821 t |
Where Jordan imports pens from
China alone supplied 61% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.4M | 61% |
| India | $2.7M | 26% |
| Japan | $640K | 6.1% |
| Germany | $445K | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $43K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $38K | 0.4% |
| Cyprus | $34K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $32K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $22K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9608
| 9608.10 | Pens: ball point | 54% |
| 9608.20 | Pens: felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers | 39% |
| 9608.40 | Pencils: propelling or sliding | 2% |
| 9608.30 | Pens: fountain, stylograph and other pens | 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… | 1.6% |
| 9608.60 | Pens: ball-point, refills comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir | 0.6% |
| 9608.50 | Pen and pencil sets: of articles from two or more of the foregoing sub-headings | 0.5% |
| 9608.91 | Pens: nibs and nib points | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9608.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.15 per kg, 69% 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 Jordan
Jordan exported $488 thousand of pens in 2024 (11 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Israel accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $475K | 97% |
| United States | $5K | 1% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 Jordan?
Jordan imported pens worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply pens to Jordan?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by India (26%) and Japan (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of pens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.15 per kg in 2024, 69% 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 Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2022 at $10.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export pens?
Yes. Jordan exported $488 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, the United States and Bahrain. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for pens?
The HS code for pens is heading 9608. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 9608.10 (54% of the value) and 9608.20 (39%). 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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