Pens imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pens by Rwanda reached $2.7 million in 2024 (326 tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 63% 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 | $2.7M | 326 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 296 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 488 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 415 t |
| 2020 | $901K | 80 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 73 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 482 t |
| 2017 | $91K | 4 t |
Where Rwanda imports pens from
Kenya alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.3M | 86% |
| Tanzania | $220K | 8.1% |
| China | $109K | 4% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.8% |
| India | $10K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $9K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9608
| 9608.10 | Ballpoint pen | 99% |
| 9608.20 | Marker | 0.9% |
| 9608.91 | Pen nib | 0.3% |
| 9608.99 | Pen holder | 0.2% |
| 9608.60 | Pen refill | 0.1% |
| 9608.30 | Fountain pen | 0.1% |
| 9608.50 | Pen set | 0% |
| 9608.40 | Mechanical pencil | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9608.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.35 per kg, 37% 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 Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda pens imports (HS 9608): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 Rwanda?
Rwanda imported pens worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 326 tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply pens to Rwanda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Tanzania (8%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 215% on the year.
What is the average import price of pens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.35 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $13.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pens to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $91 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pens?
The HS code for pens is heading 9608. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 9608.10 (98% of the value) and 9608.20 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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