Ballpoint pen imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $7.5 million of ballpoint pen in 2024 (339 tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.0 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 | $7.5M | 339 t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 461 t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 426 t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 156 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 202 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 340 t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 421 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 415 t |
Where Kuwait imports ballpoint pen from
Most of the value came from China (23%), Switzerland (22%), Japan (17%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 23% |
| Switzerland | $1.6M | 22% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 17% |
| Germany | $818K | 11% |
| India | $630K | 8.4% |
| France | $568K | 7.6% |
| United States | $235K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $211K | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $97K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $85K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.09 per kg, 66% above the world average of $13.33. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 Kuwait?
Kuwait imported ballpoint pen worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 339 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply ballpoint pen to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Switzerland (22%) and Japan (17%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average import price of ballpoint pen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.09 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $13.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ballpoint pen to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2022 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 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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