🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of pencils and crayons: 2024 trade data
Imports of pencils and crayons by the United Kingdom reached $50.8 million in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 219 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $64.4 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of pencils and crayons by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50.8M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $49.6M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $55.6M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $58.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $62.8M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $62.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $64.4M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $60.4M | 9.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports pencils and crayons from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $27.4M | 54% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $10.1M | 20% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $3.0M | 5.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.7M | 3.4% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.5M | 2.9% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $801K | 1.6% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $661K | 1.3% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $471K | 0.9% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $436K | 0.9% |
Types of pencils and crayons under HS 9609
| 9609.10 | Pencils and crayons: with leads encased in rigid sheath | 74% |
| 9609.90 | Pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks, tailors' chalk | 23% |
| 9609.20 | Pencil leads: black or coloured | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9609.
Average import price of pencils and crayons
The average declared value was about $5.27 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.
The United Kingdom also exports pencils and crayons
Exports of pencils and crayons by the United Kingdom reached $12.7 million in 2024 (995 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (21%), Netherlands (10%), Ireland (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.7M | 21% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.3M | 10% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $1.3M | 10% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.1M | 9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.1M | 8.5% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $465K | 3.7% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $464K | 3.7% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $393K | 3.1% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $274K | 2.2% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $209K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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.
Pencils and crayons trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of pencils and crayons imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported pencils and crayons worth $50.8 million in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import pencils and crayons from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (54%), Germany (20%), Vietnam (6%).
What is the average import price of pencils and crayons in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $5.27 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $5.72 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export pencils and crayons?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported pencils and crayons worth $12.7 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Netherlands, Ireland.
What is the HS code for pencils and crayons?
Pencils and crayons falls under HS heading 9609 (Pencils (not of heading no. 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tail). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading pencils and crayons with the United Kingdom?
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