Fountain pen imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fountain pen by Turkey reached $7.5 million in 2024 (140 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.0 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 | $7.5M | 140 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 105 t |
| 2022 | $17.0M | 106 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 68 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 49 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 34 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 54 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 36 t |
Where Turkey imports fountain pen from
Most of the value came from China (45%), Germany (39%), Japan (5%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 45% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 39% |
| Japan | $390K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $244K | 3.3% |
| France | $240K | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $45K | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $44K | 0.6% |
| India | $42K | 0.6% |
| United States | $42K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $41K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $53.34 per kg, close to the world average of $53.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fountain pen exports from Turkey
Exports of fountain pen by Turkey reached $480 thousand in 2024 (21 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (18%), Cyprus (8%), United Kingdom (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $85K | 18% |
| Cyprus | $37K | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 6.8% |
| Singapore | $33K | 6.8% |
| France | $29K | 6% |
| Switzerland | $28K | 5.9% |
| Yemen | $23K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $22K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 3.2% |
| Slovakia | $14K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey fountain pen imports (HS 9608.30): 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 9608.30: Pens: fountain, stylograph and other pens.
Common questions
What is the value of fountain pen imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported fountain pen worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 140 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 208 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply fountain pen to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Germany (39%) and Japan (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of fountain pen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $53.34 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $53.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fountain pen to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. The peak was 2022 at $17.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export fountain pen?
Yes. Turkey exported $480 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Cyprus and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fountain pen?
The HS code for fountain pen is subheading 9608.30. 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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