Colored pencil imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported colored pencil worth $6.5 million (729 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.0 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 | $6.5M | 729 t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 909 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 737 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 981 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 799 t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 1.3K t |
Where Egypt imports colored pencil from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 86% |
| Turkey | $520K | 8% |
| Germany | $187K | 2.9% |
| India | $156K | 2.4% |
| Russia | $25K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $9K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $4K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $4K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.90 per kg, 31% above the world average of $6.79. 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.
Colored pencil exports from Egypt
Exports of colored pencil by Egypt reached $312 thousand in 2024 (87 tonnes). Turkey alone took 86% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $268K | 86% |
| Tunisia | $31K | 9.9% |
| Singapore | $9K | 2.8% |
| Morocco | $4K | 1.3% |
| Sudan | $0K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt colored pencil imports (HS 9609.10): 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 9609.10: Pencils and crayons: with leads encased in rigid sheath.
Common questions
What is the value of colored pencil imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported colored pencil worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 729 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply colored pencil to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 21 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of colored pencil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.90 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $6.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of colored pencil to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2018 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export colored pencil?
Yes. Egypt exported $312 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Tunisia and Singapore. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for colored pencil?
The HS code for colored pencil is subheading 9609.10. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9609 page.
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