Pencils and crayons imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pencils and crayons by Turkey reached $17.7 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $27.8 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 | $17.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $20.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $17.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $27.8M | 2.4K t |
Where Turkey imports pencils and crayons from
China alone supplied 57% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.1M | 57% |
| Slovakia | $1.9M | 11% |
| France | $1.8M | 10% |
| Germany | $863K | 4.9% |
| Indonesia | $550K | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $341K | 1.9% |
| Tunisia | $308K | 1.7% |
| India | $279K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $202K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $196K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 9609
| 9609.10 | Pencils and crayons: with leads encased in rigid sheath | 42% |
| 9609.20 | Pencil leads: black or coloured | 33% |
| 9609.90 | Pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks, tailors' chalk | 26% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9609.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.94 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 exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $3.2 million of pencils and crayons in 2024 (333 tonnes). Most of it went to Egypt (20%), Germany (11%), Azerbaijan (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Maldives grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $648K | 20% |
| Germany | $356K | 11% |
| Azerbaijan | $241K | 7.4% |
| United States | $241K | 7.4% |
| Cyprus | $230K | 7.1% |
| Syria | $127K | 3.9% |
| Greece | $117K | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $95K | 2.9% |
| Algeria | $74K | 2.3% |
| Maldives | $59K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 Turkey?
Turkey imported pencils and crayons worth $17.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply pencils and crayons to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by Slovakia (11%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 183% on the year.
What is the average import price of pencils and crayons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.94 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.72 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of pencils and crayons to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.8 million in 2017 to $17.7 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2017 at $27.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export pencils and crayons?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Germany and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $14.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pencils and crayons?
The HS code for pencils and crayons is heading 9609. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 9609.10 (42% of the value) and 9609.20 (33%). 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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