Ballpoint pen imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $3.9 million of ballpoint pen in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 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 | $3.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 651 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 425 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 589 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 183 t |
Where Senegal imports ballpoint pen from
Most of the value came from Germany (35%), India (30%), China (20%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.04 per kg, 77% below the world average of $13.33, 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 Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal ballpoint pen imports (HS 9608.10): 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 9608.10: Pens: ball point.
Common questions
What is the value of ballpoint pen imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported ballpoint pen worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply ballpoint pen to Senegal?
Germany was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (30%) and China (20%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of ballpoint pen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.04 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $13.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ballpoint pen to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 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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