96086000 - 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, Refills for ballpoint pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir is highly concentrated. 🇯🇵 Japan captures 68.5% of imports (€97.6M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (20.6%). With an HHI of 5159, 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, Refills for ballpoint pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇳 China remains the largest client (15.9%, €13.3M), followed by 🇨🇳 China, 🇹🇳 Tunisia, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, 🇫🇷 France concentrates 51.7% 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, Refills for ballpoint pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir imports, well ahead of 🇮🇹 Italy (14.4%). The top importing member states are 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇪 Germany.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (14.0%) while exports were declining (-5.6%), 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, Refills for ballpoint pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir 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, Refills for ballpoint pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir (NC8 96086000) is 🇯🇵 Japan, accounting for 68.5% 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, Refills for ballpoint pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir?

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, Refills for ballpoint pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir (NC8 96086000) is €-58.8M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €142.5M, exports: €83.7M).

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, Refills for ballpoint pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir?

The EU imported €142.5M 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, Refills for ballpoint pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir (NC8 96086000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 3.2M 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, Refills for ballpoint pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir?

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, Refills for ballpoint pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir (NC8 96086000) is €44.81/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, Refills for ballpoint pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir?

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, Refills for ballpoint pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir (NC8 96086000) is 🇫🇷 France, accounting for 51.7% of EU imports.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇯🇵 Japan	€97.6M	68.5%	1.5M kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€29.4M	20.6%	1.3M kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€9.1M	6.4%	201K kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€1.3M	0.9%	11K kg
5	🇮🇳 India	€940K	0.7%	57K kg
6	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€445K	0.3%	11K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇳 China	€13.3M	15.9%	362K kg
2	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€10.3M	12.3%	544K kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€10.2M	12.2%	105K kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€8.0M	9.5%	64K kg
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€7.0M	8.4%	65K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇯🇵 Japan	€97.6M	1.5Mt	€64.37/kg	70.3%
2	🇨🇳 China	€29.4M	1.3Mt	€22.69/kg	21.2%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€9.1M	201Kt	€45.23/kg	6.5%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€1.3M	11Kt	€114.80/kg	0.9%
5	🇮🇳 India	€940K	57Kt	€16.59/kg	0.7%
6	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€445K	11Kt	€41.36/kg	0.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€13.3M	362Kt	€36.70/kg	27.2%
2	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€10.3M	544Kt	€18.94/kg	21.1%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€10.2M	105Kt	€97.06/kg	20.9%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€8.0M	64Kt	€125.58/kg	16.4%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€7.0M	65Kt	€108.69/kg	14.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇯🇵 Japan	€97.6M	1.5Mt	€64.37/kg	70.3%
2	🇨🇳 China	€29.4M	1.3Mt	€22.69/kg	21.2%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€9.1M	201Kt	€45.23/kg	6.5%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€1.3M	11Kt	€114.80/kg	0.9%
5	🇮🇳 India	€940K	57Kt	€16.59/kg	0.7%
6	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€445K	11Kt	€41.36/kg	0.3%

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