Pen holder exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of pen holder by the United Kingdom reached $6.5 million in 2024 (183 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.5M | 183 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 266 t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 478 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 218 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 222 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 286 t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 347 t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 466 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports pen holder to
Most of it went to United States (25%), France (23%), Germany (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.6M | 25% |
| France | $1.5M | 23% |
| Germany | $525K | 8.1% |
| Tunisia | $509K | 7.9% |
| Switzerland | $351K | 5.4% |
| Mexico | $345K | 5.3% |
| Vietnam | $284K | 4.4% |
| Sweden | $190K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $179K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $156K | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.45 per kg, 126% above the world average of $15.67. 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.
Pen holder imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported pen holder worth $5.9 million (525 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. China alone supplied 60% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 60% |
| Germany | $485K | 8.2% |
| United States | $366K | 6.2% |
| Japan | $331K | 5.6% |
| France | $251K | 4.3% |
| Taiwan | $163K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $120K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $112K | 1.9% |
| Denmark | $108K | 1.8% |
| India | $72K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom pen holder exports (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 exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported pen holder worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 183 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 138 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy pen holder from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by France (23%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 102 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average export price of pen holder per kg?
The average declared export value was about $35.45 per kg in 2024, 126% above the world average of $15.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of pen holder from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2017 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import pen holder?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $5.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and the United States. That compares with exports of $6.5 million in the same 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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