Pens imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $3.9 million of pens in 2024 (393 tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $3.9M | 393 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 867 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 470 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 367 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 301 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 429 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 328 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 248 t |
Where Mozambique imports pens from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 59% |
| South Africa | $856K | 22% |
| India | $469K | 12% |
| Hong Kong | $201K | 5.1% |
| Portugal | $27K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $20K | 0.5% |
| United States | $16K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $9K | 0.2% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9608
| 9608.10 | Ballpoint pen | 44% |
| 9608.20 | Marker | 34% |
| 9608.91 | Pen nib | 15% |
| 9608.99 | Pen holder | 3.1% |
| 9608.50 | Pen set | 2.5% |
| 9608.30 | Fountain pen | 1.2% |
| 9608.40 | Mechanical pencil | 0.3% |
| 9608.60 | Pen refill | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9608.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.03 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 Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique 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 Mozambique?
Mozambique imported pens worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 393 tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply pens to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by South Africa (22%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 281% on the year.
What is the average import price of pens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.03 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 Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2023 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pens?
The HS code for pens is heading 9608. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 9608.10 (44% of the value) and 9608.20 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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