Pens imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported pens worth $18.9 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $25.3 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 | $18.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $20.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $20.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $16.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $18.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $25.3M | 1.7K t |
Where Morocco imports pens from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), Tunisia (30%), France (6%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
Product types under HS 9608
| 9608.10 | Ballpoint pen | 60% |
| 9608.20 | Marker | 33% |
| 9608.99 | Pen holder | 2.5% |
| 9608.60 | Pen refill | 2.2% |
| 9608.30 | Fountain pen | 0.9% |
| 9608.50 | Pen set | 0.6% |
| 9608.91 | Pen nib | 0.5% |
| 9608.40 | Mechanical pencil | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9608.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.05 per kg, 24% 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 Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco 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 Morocco?
Morocco imported pens worth $18.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply pens to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Tunisia (30%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average import price of pens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.05 per kg in 2024, 24% 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 Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.3 million in 2017 to $18.9 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2017 at $25.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pens?
The HS code for pens is heading 9608. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 9608.10 (60% of the value) and 9608.20 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Morocco, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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