Pencil lead imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pencil lead by Saudi Arabia reached $4.0 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 187 countries. That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.1 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 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 36 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 938 t |
| 2021 | $236K | 51 t |
| 2020 | $163K | 16 t |
| 2019 | $175K | 12 t |
| 2018 | $129K | 3 t |
| 2017 | $310K | 17 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports pencil lead from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 77% |
| Indonesia | $607K | 15% |
| Germany | $124K | 3.1% |
| India | $77K | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $27K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $22K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.3% |
| United States | $6K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.80 per kg, 47% below the world average of $7.22, 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 Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia pencil lead imports (HS 9609.20): 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 9609.20: Pencil leads: black or coloured.
Common questions
What is the value of pencil lead imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported pencil lead worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 187 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply pencil lead to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Indonesia (15%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of pencil lead per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.80 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $7.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pencil lead to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $310 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pencil lead?
The HS code for pencil lead is subheading 9609.20. 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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