Pencils and crayons imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported pencils and crayons worth $8.0 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.7 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 | $8.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 1.8K t |
Where Egypt imports pencils and crayons from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 80% |
| Turkey | $648K | 8.1% |
| South Korea | $299K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $246K | 3.1% |
| India | $160K | 2% |
| France | $130K | 1.6% |
| United States | $55K | 0.7% |
| Russia | $25K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $22K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $9K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9609
| 9609.10 | Pencils and crayons: with leads encased in rigid sheath | 82% |
| 9609.90 | Pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks, tailors' chalk | 10% |
| 9609.20 | Pencil leads: black or coloured | 8.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9609.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.75 per kg, 35% above the world average of $5.72. 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.
Pencils and crayons exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported pencils and crayons worth $420 thousand (103 tonnes). Turkey alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+797% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $341K | 81% |
| Tunisia | $46K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $18K | 4.2% |
| Singapore | $9K | 2% |
| Morocco | $4K | 1% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $0K | 0.1% |
| Sudan | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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: Pencils (not of heading no. 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks.
Common questions
What is the value of pencils and crayons imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported pencils and crayons worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply pencils and crayons to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and South Korea (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 864% on the year.
What is the average import price of pencils and crayons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.75 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $5.72 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of pencils and crayons to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2018 at $10.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export pencils and crayons?
Yes. Egypt exported $420 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pencils and crayons?
The HS code for pencils and crayons is heading 9609. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 9609.10 (82% of the value) and 9609.90 (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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