Colored pencil imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of colored pencil by the United Arab Emirates reached $24.2 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 14% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $31.0 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 | $24.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $21.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $31.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $20.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $19.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $17.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $22.1M | 3.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports colored pencil from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.5M | 72% |
| India | $2.2M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 6.8% |
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $419K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $416K | 1.7% |
| Pakistan | $169K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $123K | 0.5% |
| Kuwait | $71K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $67K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.58 per kg, close to the world average of $6.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Colored pencil exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $682 thousand of colored pencil in 2024 (200 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (31%), Israel (28%), Seychelles (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Belize grew fastest (+306% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $208K | 31% |
| Israel | $189K | 28% |
| Seychelles | $108K | 16% |
| Kuwait | $26K | 3.8% |
| Belize | $22K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 3.1% |
| Georgia | $16K | 2.4% |
| Uganda | $16K | 2.3% |
| Tanzania | $14K | 2.1% |
| Mozambique | $13K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported colored pencil worth $24.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 219 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply colored pencil to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($17.5 million), followed by India (9%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of colored pencil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.58 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $6.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of colored pencil to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.1 million in 2017 to $24.2 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $31.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export colored pencil?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $682 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Israel and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $23.5 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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