Pencils and crayons imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pencils and crayons by Uganda reached $2.1 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.0 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 | $2.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 960 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 928 t |
| 2021 | $560K | 293 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 600 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $239K | 208 t |
Where Uganda imports pencils and crayons from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 64% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.4M | 64% |
| China | $701K | 33% |
| Denmark | $31K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9609
| 9609.10 | Colored pencil | 89% |
| 9609.90 | Pastel chalk | 10% |
| 9609.20 | Pencil lead | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9609.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.05 per kg, 64% 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda 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 Uganda?
Uganda imported pencils and crayons worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply pencils and crayons to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (33%) and Denmark (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of pencils and crayons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.05 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $5.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pencils and crayons to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $239 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 788%. The peak was 2020 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pencils and crayons?
The HS code for pencils and crayons is heading 9609. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 9609.10 (89% of the value) and 9609.90 (10%).
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 Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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