Pens imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $6.4 million of pens in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.2 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 | $6.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 724 t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 440 t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 712 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 92 t |
Where Libya imports pens from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 64% |
| India | $1.5M | 24% |
| Egypt | $302K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $227K | 3.5% |
| Singapore | $87K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $57K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $6K | 0.1% |
| United States | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9608
| 9608.10 | Ballpoint pen | 56% |
| 9608.20 | Marker | 40% |
| 9608.50 | Pen set | 2.3% |
| 9608.99 | Pen holder | 1.3% |
| 9608.30 | Fountain pen | 0.9% |
| 9608.40 | Mechanical pencil | 0.4% |
| 9608.60 | Pen refill | 0.1% |
| 9608.91 | Pen nib | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9608.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.09 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya pens imports (HS 9608): 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: 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 Libya?
Libya imported pens worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply pens to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by India (24%) and Egypt (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of pens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.09 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $13.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pens to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. The peak was 2019 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pens?
The HS code for pens is heading 9608. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 9608.10 (56% of the value) and 9608.20 (40%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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