Pencils and crayons imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pencils and crayons by Yemen reached $2.5 million in 2024 (530 tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $2.5M | 530 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 494 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 546 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 437 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 398 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 612 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 352 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 327 t |
Where Yemen imports pencils and crayons from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 81% |
| India | $439K | 17% |
| Japan | $35K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9609
| 9609.10 | Pencils and crayons: with leads encased in rigid sheath | 95% |
| 9609.90 | Pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks, tailors' chalk | 3.6% |
| 9609.20 | Pencil leads: black or coloured | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9609.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.81 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 Yemen?
Yemen imported pencils and crayons worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 530 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply pencils and crayons to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by India (17%) and Japan (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of pencils and crayons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.81 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $5.72 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of pencils and crayons to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 105%. The peak was 2022 at $2.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for pencils and crayons?
The HS code for pencils and crayons is heading 9609. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 9609.10 (95% of the value) and 9609.90 (4%). 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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