Pen refill imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported pen refill worth $3.7 million (64 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 31% 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 | $3.7M | 64 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 115 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 162 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 140 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 78 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 137 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 77 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 47 t |
Where Tunisia imports pen refill from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.0M | 81% |
| Mexico | $560K | 15% |
| Italy | $50K | 1.3% |
| China | $49K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.3% |
| India | $10K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $3K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $58.30 per kg, 56% above the world average of $37.45. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia pen refill imports (HS 9608.60): 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 9608.60: Pens: ball-point, refills comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir.
Common questions
What is the value of pen refill imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported pen refill worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 194 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply pen refill to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Mexico (15%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of pen refill per kg?
The average declared import value was about $58.30 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $37.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pen refill to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2021 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pen refill?
The HS code for pen refill is subheading 9608.60. 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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