Pencils and crayons imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $13.7 million of pencils and crayons in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% less than in 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 | $13.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $14.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $15.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 908 t |
| 2019 | $13.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 2.7K t |
Where Iraq imports pencils and crayons from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.7M | 92% |
| India | $799K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $70K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $58K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $39K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $36K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $33K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $10K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9609
| 9609.10 | Pencils and crayons: with leads encased in rigid sheath | 94% |
| 9609.90 | Pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks, tailors' chalk | 3.6% |
| 9609.20 | Pencil leads: black or coloured | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9609.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.72 per kg, close to the world average of $5.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 Iraq?
Iraq imported pencils and crayons worth $13.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply pencils and crayons to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by India (6%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 319% on the year.
What is the average import price of pencils and crayons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.72 per kg in 2024, 17% below 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 Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $13.7 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $15.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for pencils and crayons?
The HS code for pencils and crayons is heading 9609. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 9609.10 (94% of the value) and 9609.90 (4%). 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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