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Ballpoint pens: average UK price

Ballpoint pens (per pack) cost £0.60 on average in September 2026 — ▲ 7.1% in a year. Pay much more than this and it is worth shopping around.

UK average, September 2026£0.60per pack

Last month£0.582-yr range £0.54–£0.60

Average price, last 25 months

How much does ballpoint pens cost in the UK?

£0.60 for per pack on average in September 2026 (ONS).

Has it gone up?

Up 7.1% from £0.56 in September 2025.

What exactly is measured?

The ONS average price for the CPI item "Ballpoint pens" in the stationary group, standardised to per pack.