Pen holder imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pen holder by Turkey reached $2.7 million in 2024 (150 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 9% from 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 | $2.7M | 150 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 204 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 180 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 95 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 172 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 172 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 191 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 219 t |
Where Turkey imports pen holder from
Most of the value came from China (49%), India (24%), Italy (5%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+609% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 49% |
| India | $670K | 25% |
| Italy | $148K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $118K | 4.3% |
| Malaysia | $94K | 3.4% |
| France | $81K | 3% |
| Japan | $80K | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $70K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $57K | 2.1% |
| United States | $36K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.17 per kg, close to the world average of $15.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pen holder exports from Turkey
Exports of pen holder by Turkey reached $377 thousand in 2024 (43 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (16%), Azerbaijan (14%), Saudi Arabia (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+333% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $60K | 16% |
| Azerbaijan | $54K | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $50K | 13% |
| Ukraine | $26K | 6.9% |
| Russia | $21K | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18K | 4.8% |
| Iran | $15K | 3.9% |
| Albania | $9K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $9K | 2.4% |
| Belarus | $8K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey 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 Turkey?
Turkey imported pen holder worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 150 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply pen holder to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by India (24%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 609% on the year.
What is the average import price of pen holder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.17 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $15.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pen holder to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export pen holder?
Yes. Turkey exported $377 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 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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