Pencils and crayons imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pencils and crayons by Nigeria reached $5.8 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.0 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 | $5.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 877 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 2.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports pencils and crayons from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+462% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 87% |
| United States | $570K | 9.9% |
| India | $57K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26K | 0.5% |
| France | $25K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $24K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $5K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9609
| 9609.10 | Colored pencil | 77% |
| 9609.90 | Pastel chalk | 21% |
| 9609.20 | Pencil lead | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9609.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.38 per kg, 58% 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 Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria imported pencils and crayons worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply pencils and crayons to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by the United States (10%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 512% on the year.
What is the average import price of pencils and crayons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.38 per kg in 2024, 58% 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 Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pencils and crayons?
The HS code for pencils and crayons is heading 9609. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9609.10 (77% of the value) and 9609.90 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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