Fountain pen imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported fountain pen worth $8.3 million (65 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.2 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 | $8.3M | 65 t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 71 t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 95 t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 42 t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 61 t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 132 t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 105 t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 24 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports fountain pen from
Germany alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.6M | 55% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 24% |
| China | $470K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $338K | 4.1% |
| France | $216K | 2.6% |
| India | $196K | 2.4% |
| Japan | $90K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $87K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $71K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $55K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $127.47 per kg, 139% above the world average of $53.37. 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.
Fountain pen exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of fountain pen by the United Arab Emirates reached $200 thousand in 2024 (7 tonnes). Most of it went to Seychelles (45%), Hong Kong (24%), India (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | $91K | 45% |
| Hong Kong | $48K | 24% |
| India | $15K | 7.4% |
| Uganda | $11K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $9K | 4.7% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $2K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 1.1% |
| Gambia | $2K | 1% |
| Kuwait | $2K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported fountain pen worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 65 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 208 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply fountain pen to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (24%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 767% on the year.
What is the average import price of fountain pen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $127.47 per kg in 2024, 139% above the world average of $53.37 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fountain pen to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2019 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export fountain pen?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $200 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Seychelles, Hong Kong and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 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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