Pen nibs, nib points nes

960891 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Pen nibs. In 2023, Pen nibs were the world's 3949th most traded product, with a total trade of $125M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Pen nibs decreased by -15.1%, from $147M to $125M. Trade in Pen nibs represent 0.00055% of total world trade.

Pen nibs are a part of Pens.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Pen nibs  were Japan ($44.7M), China ($18.9M), India ($15.7M), Thailand ($10.3M), and Malaysia ($9.32M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Pen nibs were India ($17.8M), United States ($13.9M), Germany ($9.18M), China ($7.82M), and Vietnam ($7.35M).

Ranking Pen nibs ranks 1057th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Pen nibs are the point of a pen, which is used to write. There are different kinds of nibs, and they can be used for different purposes. Pen points can be used for calligraphy, drawing, and lettering.

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2023)Japan$44.7M
Top Destination (2023)India$17.8M

In 2023 Pen nibs were the world's 3949th most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Pen nibs were Japan ($44.7M), China ($18.9M), India ($15.7M), Thailand ($10.3M), and Malaysia ($9.32M).

In 2023, the top importers of Pen nibs were India ($17.8M), United States ($13.9M), Germany ($9.18M), China ($7.82M), and Vietnam ($7.35M).

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Exporters of Pen nibs (2023)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)Singapore$2.71M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)Peru$1.37M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Pen nibs grew the fastest in Singapore ($2.71M), France ($735k), United Kingdom ($588k), Finland ($270k), and United Arab Emirates ($245k).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Pen nibs were Peru ($1.37M), United Arab Emirates ($1.32M), Kenya ($643k), Czechia ($620k), and Malaysia ($553k).

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Exporters of Pen nibs (2022 - 2023)

Importers of Pen nibs (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Pen nibs.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.15. This means that most of the exports of Pen nibs are explained by 8 countries.

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Value of Exports in Pen nibs

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)Japan$43.3M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)United States$12.1M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Pen nibs. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Pen nibs during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Pen nibs were Japan ($43.3M), China ($11M), Thailand ($8.92M), Singapore ($2.96M), and Malaysia ($2.69M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Pen nibs were United States ($12.1M), Vietnam ($7.31M), Italy ($4.7M), Indonesia ($3.88M), and Pakistan ($3.57M).

Net Trade (2023)

Country Comparison

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Pen nibs.
It is possible to select the main countries that export or import Pen nibs in the world, or by continent, as well as select the measure of interest.

Top 10 Exporters Countries of Pen nibs by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2023)

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