Pencils and crayons exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of pencils and crayons by Tunisia reached $4.3 million in 2024 (876 tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.3M | 876 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 937 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 638 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 921 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 758 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 734 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 297 t |
Where Tunisia exports pencils and crayons to
One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 58% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.5M | 58% |
| Slovakia | $1.0M | 24% |
| Turkey | $308K | 7.1% |
| Poland | $95K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $69K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $67K | 1.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $50K | 1.2% |
| Australia | $47K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $45K | 1% |
| Austria | $36K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 9609
| 9609.90 | Pastel chalk | 98% |
| 9609.10 | Colored pencil | 2.4% |
| 9609.20 | Pencil lead | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9609.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.96 per kg, close to the world average of $5.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pencils and crayons imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $1.4 million of pencils and crayons in 2024 (160 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (45%), Germany (27%), France (10%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $623K | 45% |
| Germany | $365K | 27% |
| France | $138K | 10% |
| Egypt | $46K | 3.3% |
| Japan | $44K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $40K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $23K | 1.7% |
| Austria | $20K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $20K | 1.4% |
| India | $19K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia pencils and crayons exports (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 exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported pencils and crayons worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 876 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 163 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy pencils and crayons from Tunisia?
France was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Slovakia (24%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average export price of pencils and crayons per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.96 per kg in 2024, 13% 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 exports of pencils and crayons from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2023 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import pencils and crayons?
Yes. Tunisia imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and France. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pencils and crayons?
The HS code for pencils and crayons is heading 9609. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 9609.90 (98% of the value) and 9609.10 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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