Pen set imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pen set by the United Kingdom reached $8.4 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 196 countries. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.7 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 | $8.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 982 t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 1.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports pen set from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 87% |
| Germany | $365K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $142K | 1.7% |
| Vietnam | $124K | 1.5% |
| Ireland | $93K | 1.1% |
| India | $80K | 1% |
| Romania | $50K | 0.6% |
| France | $46K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $32K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $28K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.43 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.
Pen set exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.1 million of pen set in 2024 (76 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Ireland (13%), Saudi Arabia (12%), Poland (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Gibraltar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $138K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $133K | 12% |
| Poland | $132K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $124K | 12% |
| Nigeria | $121K | 11% |
| United States | $106K | 9.9% |
| France | $88K | 8.2% |
| Germany | $53K | 5% |
| Gibraltar | $23K | 2.1% |
| Greece | $14K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported pen set worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 196 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply pen set to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Germany (4%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 373% on the year.
What is the average import price of pen set per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.43 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 Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2017 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export pen set?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Saudi Arabia and Poland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $7.4 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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