Pastel chalk imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pastel chalk by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.2 million in 2024 (928 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.1 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 | $3.2M | 928 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 762 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports pastel chalk from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+309% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 57% |
| Thailand | $313K | 9.8% |
| United States | $221K | 7% |
| India | $130K | 4.1% |
| Japan | $108K | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $97K | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $97K | 3% |
| Italy | $72K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $71K | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $49K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.42 per kg, close to the world average of $3.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pastel chalk exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported pastel chalk worth $396 thousand (117 tonnes). Most of it went to Israel (45%), United States (29%), Nigeria (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $177K | 45% |
| United States | $113K | 29% |
| Nigeria | $26K | 6.6% |
| Seychelles | $19K | 4.8% |
| Australia | $8K | 2% |
| Mozambique | $8K | 1.9% |
| Maldives | $6K | 1.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $6K | 1.6% |
| Georgia | $6K | 1.5% |
| India | $6K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates pastel chalk imports (HS 9609.90): 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 9609.90: Pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks, tailors' chalk.
Common questions
What is the value of pastel chalk imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported pastel chalk worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 928 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply pastel chalk to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Thailand (10%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 309% on the year.
What is the average import price of pastel chalk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.42 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $3.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pastel chalk to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2017 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export pastel chalk?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $396 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, the United States and Nigeria. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for pastel chalk?
The HS code for pastel chalk is subheading 9609.90. 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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