Pen holder imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported pen holder worth $6.2 million (189 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $6.2M | 189 t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 445 t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 393 t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 418 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 331 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 425 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 320 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 165 t |
Where Tunisia imports pen holder from
France alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.5M | 72% |
| Japan | $512K | 8.3% |
| United Kingdom | $509K | 8.2% |
| Italy | $273K | 4.4% |
| Spain | $223K | 3.6% |
| China | $139K | 2.2% |
| India | $33K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.4% |
| Mexico | $9K | 0.2% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.72 per kg, 109% above the world average of $15.67. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pen holder exports from Tunisia
Exports of pen holder by Tunisia reached $331 thousand in 2024 (14 tonnes). Most of it went to France (33%), Kenya (30%), Italy (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+381% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $111K | 34% |
| Kenya | $98K | 30% |
| Italy | $65K | 20% |
| Germany | $49K | 15% |
| Austria | $8K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $0K | 0.1% |
| Cameroon | $0K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia pen holder imports (HS 9608.99): 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 9608.99: Pens and pencils: duplicating stylos, pen-holders, pencil-holders, and similar holders, parts of the articles of heading 9608, including caps and clips.
Common questions
What is the value of pen holder imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported pen holder worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 189 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 203 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply pen holder to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Japan (8%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 338% on the year.
What is the average import price of pen holder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.72 per kg in 2024, 109% above the world average of $15.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pen holder to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. The peak was 2021 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export pen holder?
Yes. Tunisia exported $331 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Kenya and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pen holder?
The HS code for pen holder is subheading 9608.99. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9608 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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