Ballpoint pen imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported ballpoint pen worth $15.4 million (833 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $19.9 million.
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 | $15.4M | 833 t |
| 2023 | $18.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 733 t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 533 t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 658 t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 844 t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $19.9M | 1.1K t |
Where Turkey imports ballpoint pen from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), Germany (24%), Japan (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 41% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 24% |
| Japan | $1.9M | 12% |
| India | $1.1M | 7% |
| Switzerland | $943K | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $438K | 2.9% |
| France | $372K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $173K | 1.1% |
| Tunisia | $159K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $75K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.42 per kg, 38% above the world average of $13.33. 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.
Ballpoint pen exports from Turkey
Exports of ballpoint pen by Turkey reached $12.6 million in 2024 (966 tonnes). Most of it went to Russia (14%), United States (12%), Azerbaijan (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+853% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $1.8M | 15% |
| United States | $1.5M | 12% |
| Azerbaijan | $796K | 6.3% |
| Romania | $666K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $579K | 4.6% |
| Algeria | $482K | 3.8% |
| Tunisia | $466K | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $446K | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $420K | 3.3% |
| Iraq | $380K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey 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 Turkey?
Turkey imported ballpoint pen worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 833 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply ballpoint pen to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Germany (24%) and Japan (12%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 73 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of ballpoint pen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.42 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $13.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ballpoint pen to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.9 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2017 at $19.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export ballpoint pen?
Yes. Turkey exported $12.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, the United States and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 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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