Pencils and crayons imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $4.9 million of pencils and crayons in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 821 t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 1.4K t |
Where Morocco imports pencils and crayons from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 74% |
| Germany | $305K | 6.2% |
| France | $303K | 6.2% |
| Indonesia | $222K | 4.5% |
| Jordan | $132K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $53K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 0.9% |
| India | $42K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $27K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 9609
| 9609.10 | Colored pencil | 65% |
| 9609.90 | Pastel chalk | 34% |
| 9609.20 | Pencil lead | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9609.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.81 per kg, 33% 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 Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco pencils and crayons imports (HS 9609): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 Morocco?
Morocco imported pencils and crayons worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply pencils and crayons to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Germany (6%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of pencils and crayons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.81 per kg in 2024, 33% 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 Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pencils and crayons?
The HS code for pencils and crayons is heading 9609. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 9609.10 (65% of the value) and 9609.90 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX rebuilds Morocco trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
World pencils and crayons trade: top importers and exporters
Pencils and crayons product types in Morocco
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.