Colored pencil imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported colored pencil worth $4.3 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.2 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 | $4.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 729 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 535 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 978 t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
Where Kenya imports colored pencil from
China alone supplied 58% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 58% |
| India | $1.6M | 36% |
| Germany | $209K | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $10K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $9K | 0.2% |
| United States | $9K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $6K | 0.1% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.06 per kg, 55% below the world average of $6.79, 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 Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya 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 Kenya?
Kenya imported colored pencil worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply colored pencil to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by India (36%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of colored pencil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.06 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $6.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of colored pencil to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2018 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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