Pens imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pens by Nigeria reached $10.7 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 40% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $18.0 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 | $10.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $18.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 906 t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 419 t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 514 t |
Where Nigeria imports pens from
China alone supplied 60% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.5M | 61% |
| India | $2.6M | 24% |
| France | $767K | 7.2% |
| Germany | $225K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $144K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $105K | 1% |
| Lebanon | $83K | 0.8% |
| Mexico | $57K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $56K | 0.5% |
| United States | $48K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 9608
| 9608.20 | Marker | 46% |
| 9608.91 | Pen nib | 17% |
| 9608.10 | Ballpoint pen | 17% |
| 9608.99 | Pen holder | 11% |
| 9608.50 | Pen set | 6.1% |
| 9608.30 | Fountain pen | 1.7% |
| 9608.60 | Pen refill | 1% |
| 9608.40 | Mechanical pencil | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9608.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.00 per kg, 62% 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.
Pens exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported pens worth $655 thousand (106 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ghana accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $647K | 99% |
| Niger | $4K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.3% |
| Benin | $1K | 0.2% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria imported pens worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply pens to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by India (24%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of pens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.00 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $13.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pens to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $18.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export pens?
Yes. Nigeria exported $655 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Niger and the United Kingdom. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for pens?
The HS code for pens is heading 9608. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9608.20 (46% of the value) and 9608.91 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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