Ballpoint pen imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $38.0 million of ballpoint pen in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $38.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $39.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $34.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $29.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $32.6M | 916 t |
| 2019 | $44.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $36.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $39.6M | 874 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports ballpoint pen from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (31%), China (30%), Japan (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $11.9M | 31% |
| China | $11.5M | 30% |
| Japan | $4.7M | 12% |
| India | $4.3M | 11% |
| France | $1.6M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| Aruba | $608K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $511K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $458K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $420K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.28 per kg, close to the world average of $13.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ballpoint pen exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported ballpoint pen worth $607 thousand (11 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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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 9608.10: Pens: ball point.
Common questions
What is the value of ballpoint pen imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported ballpoint pen worth $38.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply ballpoint pen to Saudi Arabia?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by China (30%) and Japan (12%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 326% on the year.
What is the average import price of ballpoint pen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.28 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $13.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ballpoint pen to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.6 million in 2017 to $38.0 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2019 at $44.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export ballpoint pen?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $607 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Switzerland and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $37.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ballpoint pen?
The HS code for ballpoint pen is subheading 9608.10. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9608 page.
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