Ballpoint pen imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $2.2 million of ballpoint pen in 2024 (177 tonnes). Value rose 49% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.6 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 | $2.2M | 177 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 139 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 186 t |
| 2021 | $985K | 164 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 95 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 248 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 526 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 168 t |
Where Lebanon imports ballpoint pen from
Most of the value came from China (33%), India (25%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+662% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $747K | 34% |
| India | $556K | 25% |
| France | $287K | 13% |
| Japan | $262K | 12% |
| Peru | $81K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $74K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $56K | 2.5% |
| Indonesia | $51K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $33K | 1.5% |
| Serbia | $20K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.64 per kg, close to the world average of $13.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon 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 Lebanon?
Lebanon imported ballpoint pen worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 177 tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply ballpoint pen to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($747 thousand), followed by India (25%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 662% on the year.
What is the average import price of ballpoint pen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.64 per kg in 2024, 5% 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 Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2018 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 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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