Pencils and crayons imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported pencils and crayons worth $4.2 million (998 tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.2M | 998 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 969 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 519 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 1.4K t |
Where Ghana imports pencils and crayons from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 94% |
| India | $139K | 3.3% |
| Pakistan | $49K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $22K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.5% |
| United States | $18K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9609
| 9609.10 | Colored pencil | 72% |
| 9609.90 | Pastel chalk | 29% |
| 9609.20 | Pencil lead | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9609.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.19 per kg, 27% below the world average of $5.72, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana pencils and crayons imports (HS 9609): 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: 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 Ghana?
Ghana imported pencils and crayons worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 998 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply pencils and crayons to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by India (3%) and Pakistan (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 935% on the year.
What is the average import price of pencils and crayons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.19 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $5.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pencils and crayons to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2017 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pencils and crayons?
The HS code for pencils and crayons is heading 9609. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 9609.10 (72% of the value) and 9609.90 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ghana reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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