Colored pencil imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported colored pencil worth $7.4 million (754 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $17.6 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 | $7.4M | 755 t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 843 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 480 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 363 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 631 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 588 t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 806 t |
| 2017 | $17.6M | 654 t |
Where Turkey imports colored pencil from
Most of the value came from China (31%), France (22%), Slovakia (22%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+784% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 31% |
| France | $1.7M | 23% |
| Slovakia | $1.7M | 22% |
| Germany | $671K | 9% |
| Egypt | $268K | 3.6% |
| Austria | $187K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $122K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $115K | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $85K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $81K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.84 per kg, 45% above the world average of $6.79. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Colored pencil exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported colored pencil worth $2.2 million (185 tonnes). Most of it went to Egypt (23%), Azerbaijan (10%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Maldives grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $520K | 23% |
| Azerbaijan | $223K | 10% |
| United States | $192K | 8.6% |
| Germany | $183K | 8.2% |
| Cyprus | $139K | 6.2% |
| Greece | $113K | 5.1% |
| Syria | $84K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $67K | 3% |
| Maldives | $47K | 2.1% |
| Serbia | $43K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey 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 Turkey?
Turkey imported colored pencil worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 754 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply colored pencil to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by France (22%) and Slovakia (22%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 784% on the year.
What is the average import price of colored pencil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.84 per kg in 2024, 45% above 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 Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.6 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2017 at $17.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export colored pencil?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Azerbaijan and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 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.
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