Pen set imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported pen set worth $4.0 million (281 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 196 countries. That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.5 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 | $4.0M | 281 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 206 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 108 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 167 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 83 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 383 t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 265 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 165 t |
Where the United States imports pen set from
Most of the value came from Singapore (28%), Mexico (20%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $1.1M | 28% |
| Mexico | $788K | 20% |
| Italy | $422K | 11% |
| Taiwan | $372K | 9.3% |
| Poland | $319K | 8% |
| Germany | $296K | 7.4% |
| Hong Kong | $145K | 3.6% |
| Sweden | $131K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $106K | 2.7% |
| China | $94K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.21 per kg, 95% above the world average of $7.27. 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 set exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.9 million of pen set in 2024 (169 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 112 countries for exports of this product. Singapore alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $1.1M | 56% |
| Mexico | $257K | 13% |
| China | $125K | 6.4% |
| Canada | $99K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $53K | 2.7% |
| Japan | $50K | 2.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $30K | 1.5% |
| El Salvador | $23K | 1.2% |
| Chile | $23K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $21K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported pen set worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 281 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 196 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply pen set to the United States?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Mexico (20%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 388% on the year.
What is the average import price of pen set per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.21 per kg in 2024, 95% above 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 States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2018 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export pen set?
Yes. The United States exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, Mexico and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 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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