96085000 - Ballpoint pens; felt-tipped - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Ballpoint pens; felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading|9609, Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing subheadings is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 93.9% of imports (€73.6M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (1.2%). With an HHI of 8821, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Ballpoint pens; felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading|9609, Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing subheadings to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (18.3%, €5.7M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Ballpoint pens; felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading|9609, Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing subheadings are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇪 Germany. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 30.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (16.7%) while exports were declining (-3.8%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Ballpoint pens; felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading|9609, Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing subheadings to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Ballpoint pens; felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading|9609, Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing subheadings (NC8 96085000) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 93.9% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Ballpoint pens; felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading|9609, Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing subheadings?

The extra-EU trade balance for Ballpoint pens; felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading|9609, Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing subheadings (NC8 96085000) is €-47.1M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €78.3M, exports: €31.2M).

How much does the EU import of Ballpoint pens; felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading|9609, Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing subheadings?

The EU imported €78.3M of Ballpoint pens; felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading|9609, Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing subheadings (NC8 96085000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 12.5M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Ballpoint pens; felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading|9609, Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing subheadings?

The weighted average import price of Ballpoint pens; felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading|9609, Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing subheadings (NC8 96085000) is €6.29/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Ballpoint pens; felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading|9609, Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing subheadings?

The leading EU member state importer of Ballpoint pens; felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading|9609, Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing subheadings (NC8 96085000) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 30.1% of EU imports.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇳 China	€73.6M	93.9%	12.3M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€940K	1.2%	38K kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€835K	1.1%	8K kg
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€612K	0.8%	16K kg
5	🇺🇸 United States	€453K	0.6%	17K kg
6	🇮🇳 India	€139K	0.2%	14K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€5.7M	18.3%	44K kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€5.1M	16.4%	249K kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.6M	11.4%	123K kg
4	🇰🇷 South Korea	€1.8M	5.8%	27K kg
5	🇦🇺 Australia	€1.2M	3.9%	35K kg
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€282K	0.9%	7K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€73.6M	12.3Mt	€5.99/kg	96.1%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€940K	38Kt	€24.68/kg	1.2%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€835K	8Kt	€107.28/kg	1.1%
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€612K	16Kt	€37.92/kg	0.8%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€453K	17Kt	€25.97/kg	0.6%
6	🇮🇳 India	€139K	14Kt	€10.14/kg	0.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€5.7M	44Kt	€128.32/kg	32.3%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€5.1M	249Kt	€20.59/kg	29.0%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.6M	123Kt	€28.87/kg	20.1%
4	🇰🇷 South Korea	€1.8M	27Kt	€66.02/kg	10.3%
5	🇦🇺 Australia	€1.2M	35Kt	€34.56/kg	6.8%
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€282K	7Kt	€40.25/kg	1.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€73.6M	12.3Mt	€5.99/kg	96.1%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€940K	38Kt	€24.68/kg	1.2%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€835K	8Kt	€107.28/kg	1.1%
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€612K	16Kt	€37.92/kg	0.8%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€453K	17Kt	€25.97/kg	0.6%
6	🇮🇳 India	€139K	14Kt	€10.14/kg	0.2%

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