Pen set imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported pen set worth $5.5 million (736 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 196 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.5 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 | $5.5M | 736 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 654 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 407 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 171 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 104 t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 842 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 773 t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 498 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports pen set from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 94% |
| Germany | $85K | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $72K | 1.3% |
| India | $54K | 1% |
| Italy | $35K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $23K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $11K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $10K | 0.2% |
| Cyprus | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.51 per kg, close to the world average of $7.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates pen set imports (HS 9608.50): 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 9608.50: Pen and pencil sets: of articles from two or more of the foregoing sub-headings.
Common questions
What is the value of pen set imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported pen set worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 736 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 196 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply pen set to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Germany (2%) and Singapore (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of pen set per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.51 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pen set to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2019 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pen set?
The HS code for pen set is subheading 9608.50. 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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