Pencils and crayons imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pencils and crayons by Israel reached $7.4 million in 2024 (767 tonnes). Value rose 10% 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 | $7.4M | 767 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 944 t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 900 t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 762 t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 812 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 795 t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 741 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 1.1K t |
Where Israel imports pencils and crayons from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Germany (13%), France (7%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 46% |
| Germany | $965K | 13% |
| France | $550K | 7.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $367K | 5% |
| India | $354K | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $241K | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $198K | 2.7% |
| Hong Kong | $191K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $163K | 2.2% |
| Japan | $158K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 9609
| 9609.10 | Pencils and crayons: with leads encased in rigid sheath | 67% |
| 9609.90 | Pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks, tailors' chalk | 23% |
| 9609.20 | Pencil leads: black or coloured | 9.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9609.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.62 per kg, 68% 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.
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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 Israel?
Israel imported pencils and crayons worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 767 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply pencils and crayons to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Germany (13%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 883% on the year.
What is the average import price of pencils and crayons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.62 per kg in 2024, 68% 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 Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. 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 Israel the largest six-digit codes were 9609.10 (67% of the value) and 9609.90 (23%). 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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