Pen nib imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported pen nib worth $8.4 million (200 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 168 countries. That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.7 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 | 200 t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 190 t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 289 t |
| 2021 | $17.7M | 261 t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 247 t |
| 2019 | $17.2M | 264 t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 247 t |
| 2017 | $15.9M | 261 t |
Where the United States imports pen nib from
Most of the value came from Japan (44%), China (16%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+274% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.7M | 44% |
| China | $1.4M | 16% |
| India | $964K | 11% |
| Malaysia | $850K | 10% |
| Germany | $613K | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $306K | 3.6% |
| France | $250K | 3% |
| Taiwan | $104K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $64K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $63K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.18 per kg, close to the world average of $36.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pen nib exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.9 million of pen nib in 2024 (19 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 91 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (27%), Malaysia (24%), Germany (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+518% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $503K | 27% |
| Malaysia | $450K | 24% |
| Germany | $334K | 18% |
| Vietnam | $223K | 12% |
| Canada | $62K | 3.3% |
| China | $52K | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $35K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $15K | 0.8% |
| France | $14K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States pen nib imports (HS 9608.91): 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 9608.91: Pens: nibs and nib points.
Common questions
What is the value of pen nib imported by the United States?
The United States imported pen nib worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 200 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 168 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply pen nib to the United States?
Japan was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by China (16%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 274% on the year.
What is the average import price of pen nib per kg?
The average declared import value was about $42.18 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $36.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pen nib to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.9 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2021 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export pen nib?
Yes. The United States exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Malaysia and Germany. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pen nib?
The HS code for pen nib is subheading 9608.91. 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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