Pens imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $5.6 million of pens in 2024 (357 tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.6 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 | $5.6M | 357 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 284 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 509 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 299 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 235 t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 619 t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 376 t |
Where Lebanon imports pens from
Most of the value came from China (33%), Japan (21%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 33% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 21% |
| India | $674K | 12% |
| France | $385K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $312K | 5.6% |
| Malaysia | $258K | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $114K | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $110K | 2% |
| Vietnam | $100K | 1.8% |
| Peru | $99K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 9608
| 9608.10 | Pens: ball point | 40% |
| 9608.20 | Pens: felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers | 38% |
| 9608.30 | Pens: fountain, stylograph and other pens | 14% |
| 9608.99 | Pens and pencils: duplicating stylos, pen-holders, pencil-holders, and similar holders, parts of the articles of heading 9608, including caps and… | 3.8% |
| 9608.60 | Pens: ball-point, refills comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir | 1.9% |
| 9608.50 | Pen and pencil sets: of articles from two or more of the foregoing sub-headings | 1.4% |
| 9608.40 | Pencils: propelling or sliding | 0.9% |
| 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 $15.61 per kg, close to the world average of $13.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pens exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $920 thousand of pens in 2024 (38 tonnes). Iraq alone took 71% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $651K | 71% |
| Nigeria | $83K | 9% |
| Turkey | $53K | 5.7% |
| Ghana | $32K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $28K | 3% |
| Switzerland | $25K | 2.7% |
| Syria | $18K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 1% |
| Libya | $6K | 0.7% |
| Republic of the Congo | $6K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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 Lebanon?
Lebanon imported pens worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 357 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply pens to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Japan (21%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of pens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.61 per kg in 2024, 18% above 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 Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2018 at $8.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export pens?
Yes. Lebanon exported $920 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Nigeria and Turkey. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pens?
The HS code for pens is heading 9608. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 9608.10 (40% of the value) and 9608.20 (38%). 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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