Pens imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported pens worth $77.1 million (7.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% less than in 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 | $77.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $80.4M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $75.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $48.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $49.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $43.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $62.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $68.1M | 4.1K t |
Where Turkey imports pens from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), Germany (20%), Japan (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.3M | 48% |
| Germany | $15.3M | 20% |
| Japan | $7.1M | 9.2% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 4.2% |
| India | $2.5M | 3.2% |
| France | $1.9M | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $1.8M | 2.3% |
| Slovakia | $1.5M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 9608
| 9608.20 | Pens: felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers | 44% |
| 9608.10 | Pens: ball point | 20% |
| 9608.40 | Pencils: propelling or sliding | 18% |
| 9608.30 | Pens: fountain, stylograph and other pens | 9.7% |
| 9608.99 | Pens and pencils: duplicating stylos, pen-holders, pencil-holders, and similar holders, parts of the articles of heading 9608, including caps and… | 3.5% |
| 9608.60 | Pens: ball-point, refills comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir | 2.4% |
| 9608.91 | Pens: nibs and nib points | 1% |
| 9608.50 | Pen and pencil sets: of articles from two or more of the foregoing sub-headings | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9608.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.28 per kg, 23% below the world average of $13.28, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pens exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported pens worth $16.0 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (13%), Russia (12%), Azerbaijan (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+351% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.1M | 13% |
| Russia | $1.9M | 12% |
| Azerbaijan | $891K | 5.6% |
| Romania | $701K | 4.4% |
| Iraq | $643K | 4% |
| Germany | $642K | 4% |
| Cyprus | $569K | 3.6% |
| Tunisia | $567K | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $500K | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $490K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Pens; ball-point, felt tipped, other porous tipped pens; fountain pens, stylograph pens duplicating stylos, propelling or sliding pencils; parts of the foregoing, excluding those of heading no. 9609.
Common questions
What is the value of pens imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported pens worth $77.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply pens to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($37.3 million), followed by Germany (20%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 88 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of pens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.28 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $13.28 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of pens to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $68.1 million in 2017 to $77.1 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $80.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export pens?
Yes. Turkey exported $16.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Russia and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $61.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pens?
The HS code for pens is heading 9608. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 9608.20 (44% of the value) and 9608.10 (20%). 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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