🇺🇸 United States imports of pencils and crayons: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $314.8 million of pencils and crayons in 2024 (41.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 219 countries for imports of this product. That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $314.8M | 41.6K t |
| 2023 | $292.4M | 39.4K t |
| 2022 | $382.4M | 54.8K t |
| 2021 | $341.4M | 42.2K t |
| 2020 | $339.9M | 42.6K t |
| 2019 | $313.4M | 42.6K t |
| 2018 | $321.7M | 43.3K t |
| 2017 | $349.4M | 47.1K t |
Where the United States imports pencils and crayons from
The largest suppliers were China (36%), Brazil (13%), Mexico (12%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $112.3M | 36% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $40.0M | 13% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $37.0M | 12% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $28.2M | 9% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $23.9M | 7.6% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $16.8M | 5.4% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $12.6M | 4% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $8.4M | 2.7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $5.8M | 1.8% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $5.2M | 1.7% |
Types of pencils and crayons under HS 9609
| 9609.10 | Pencils and crayons: with leads encased in rigid sheath | 68% |
| 9609.90 | Pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks, tailors' chalk | 30% |
| 9609.20 | Pencil leads: black or coloured | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9609.
Average import price of pencils and crayons
The average declared value was about $7.56 per kg, 32% above the world average of $5.72. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also exports pencils and crayons
Exports of pencils and crayons by the United States reached $39.5 million in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 163 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (22%), Mexico (22%), Philippines (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $8.7M | 22% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $8.5M | 22% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $4.5M | 11% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.6M | 4% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $1.5M | 3.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.4M | 3.6% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $1.1M | 2.7% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $1.0M | 2.6% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $841K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 States: questions
What is the value of pencils and crayons imported by the United States?
The United States imported pencils and crayons worth $314.8 million in 2024 (41.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import pencils and crayons from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (36%), Brazil (13%), Mexico (12%).
What is the average import price of pencils and crayons in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $7.56 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $5.72 per kg.
Does the United States export pencils and crayons?
Yes. The United States exported pencils and crayons worth $39.5 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico, Philippines.
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 States?
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