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Your Custom Pencils, Made in Qingyuan — 2M+ Daily, FSC & BSCI

Full-service OEM and private label pencil manufacturing for global retailers and brand owners. From logo imprint to retail-ready packaging — direct from the factory floor in Qingyuan, the world's largest pencil production cluster. MOQ from 3,000 pcs.

Start Your OEM Project — MOQ 3,000 pcs›Request Free Sample
  • 7 DaysSample TurnaroundPantone-matched, logo-imprinted, to your desk
  • PantoneColor MatchingBarrel lacquer matched to your exact brand code
  • 15 DaysRush ProductionAvailable at 15–20% surcharge
  • 25–35 DaysStandard Lead TimeAfter deposit + artwork approval
  • Peak SeasonAugust ReadySummer capacity reserved — no delays

Every Customization Element Handled In-House — No Outsourcing

From single-color barrel prints to fully packaged private label product lines — our in-house OEM team controls every step. No third-party subcontracting means tighter quality control and faster turnaround.

🖨️

Logo Printing

Screen print, hot stamp, and digital imprint methods available. Your brand on every unit, applied in-house with full quality control.

🎨

Custom Colors

Barrel and cap colors matched to your brand palette using Pantone references. Standard and metallic finishes available.

📦

Custom Packaging

Retail-ready packaging designed to your specification — blister packs, tins, kraft boxes, and hanging headers.

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Private Label

Full private label capability. Your branding, your EAN codes, your market-ready product — manufactured to your specification.

See All Design Options — Barrels, Imprints & Packaging→

Why European Retail Chains Work With This Factory — and What That Means for Your Programme

  • ✓Based in Qingyuan County — the world's largest pencil factory cluster (30%+ global share)
  • ✓2 million pencils per day production capacity
  • ✓20+ years OEM pencil experience with global retailers and distributors
  • ✓FSC, BSCI, ISO 9001, ICS certified — audit documentation supplied
  • ✓Dedicated account manager, 24h response guarantee
  • ✓Sample turnaround in 7 business days
  • ✓Full CE and EN71 non-toxic documentation available (ASTM on request)
  • ✓SGS / TÜV third-party lab test reports available for EN71-3 and REACH compliance
  • ✓MOQ from 3,000 pcs — scalable to 50M+ annual programs
  • ✓One legal entity across all documents — business license, FSC, BSCI, ISO 9001, ICS — no trading intermediary risk
Factory-direct OEM vs. trading company OEM — what the price difference actually buys you: A trading company can quote a lower unit price on custom pencils — typically $0.01–0.02 less per unit at 10,000 pcs — because they source from whichever factory offers the lowest spot rate for that PO. The trade-off: the factory that produced your January order may not be the factory that produces your July reorder. Different factories mean different core formulations, different wood batches, different lacquer suppliers — and your customer notices when the July pencils don't sharpen the same way the January pencils did. A factory-direct OEM manufacturer produces every order on the same production lines, with the same core formulation (certified per batch), the same wood supply (FSC Chain-of-Custody ESTS-COC-251233), and the same quality management system (ISO 9001:2015). The MOQ is slightly higher (3,000 pcs vs. a trading company's 1,000 pcs), but batch-to-batch consistency is what keeps a retail shelf program running across multiple seasons without quality rejections.

Our Certifications

Forest Stewardship Council logoBusiness Social Compliance Initiative logoISO 9001 Quality Management logoInitiative Clause Sociale logo

How We Solved Specific Sourcing Problems for Buyers Like You

Real buyer programmes, real production data. Not marketing claims — each scenario is drawn from actual OEM programmes running on the same production lines available for your order.

Retail Compliance + Volume

Pan-European Discount Retailer

The Problem

Needed 1.2 million FSC-certified HB pencils, delivered to 5 distribution centres across 6 countries within a 6-week window, with SRP shelf-ready packaging and EN71-3 compliance documentation per batch. Previous supplier's BSCI audit had lapsed, blocking the entire seasonal programme 3 weeks before the production window.

What We Did

We provided BSCI Grade C (amfori DBID verified) + FSC-COC ESTS-COC-251233 documentation within 24 hours. Dedicated 2 production lines for 3 weeks — slat receiving to finished pallet in a single continuous run. 100% AQL 2.5 pre-shipment inspection via SGS, FSC transaction certificates per container, consolidated logistics with 5-port DC routing. SRP barcode verified on 3 sides per retail requirement.

Result

Supplier qualification approved in a single submission. 1.2M pencils on shelf across 1,400+ stores in 6 countries. Zero compliance rejection at any DC. Reorder confirmed within 90 days.

Low MOQ + Speed

European Promotional Products Brand

The Problem

Required 8,000 branded pencils with corporate logo for a pan-European FMCG loyalty campaign. Most factories quoted 10,000 pcs minimum and 30-day lead times — missing the campaign launch. Needed hot-foil stamp matching corporate Pantone 186C, poly-bagged individually, with EN71-3 and REACH documentation for EU consumer giveaway compliance.

What We Did

Confirmed MOQ 3,000 pcs at standard pricing (no small-order surcharge). Applied hot-foil stamp in corporate Pantone with colour Delta-E ≤2.0 tolerance verified on first-off sample. Individual poly-bag with euro-hole for retail hanging. Air freight + sea freight options quoted side by side — buyer chose air for speed.

Result

Production completed in 14 days, airfreighted to distribution hub in 4 days — campaign launched on schedule. Reorder escalated to 25,000 pcs the following quarter based on campaign success metrics.

Private Label + Multi-market

International School Supply Programme

The Problem

Needed a private label 36-colour pencil set for a BTS programme across 3 Southeast Asian markets plus one EU destination. Required trilingual packaging (Bahasa, Thai, Vietnamese), EN71-3 compliance for the EU leg, and split-container logistics to 3 different ports — all from a single production run.

What We Did

We produced 3 packaging variants from one 120,000-unit production cycle using in-house offset print. Supplied per-colour EN71-3 migration test reports (24 colours tested individually) from SGS for the EU-import market. Coordinated split FCL: 40% Singapore, 35% Bangkok, 25% Ho Chi Minh City — single B/L with 3 delivery orders at destination.

Result

120,000 sets delivered across 3 markets in one production cycle — landed unit cost 12% below the previous multi-supplier approach. Programme renewed annually for 3 consecutive BTS seasons. Annual volume grew from 120K to 200K units.

See the Production Lines Behind Your Order

No stock footage. No marketing renders. This is our Qingyuan facility — 62 machines (14 types) producing 2M+ pencils daily for European retail chains, school supply programmes, and promotional brands across 50+ countries.

MOQ Starts at 3,000 — Scales to 50M+ Annual Programmes

Most Chinese pencil factories require 10,000–50,000 pcs minimum before they will accept custom orders. Our MOQ starts at 3,000 — so you can verify quality on a real production run before committing at volume. Same production lines, same quality standards at every tier.

3,000 – 9,999

Sample / Trial Order

Standard specs, limited customization

10,000 – 49,999

Small Batch OEM

Custom color + logo imprint

50,000 – 199,999

Volume Order

Full OEM + custom packaging

200,000+

Private Label Program

Complete private label, priority production

Full Customization Options

Every element of the pencil can be customized to your specification. Tell us your requirements in the inquiry form below.

Barrel Shape
Hexagonal · Round · Triangular · Grooved
Barrel Color
Pantone matching · Standard palette · Metallic finish
Graphite Grades
2H · H · HB · B · 2B · 3B · 4B (full range)
Imprint Methods
Silk screen · Hot foil stamp · Laser engraving
Eraser Tip
With / without · Custom eraser color
Packaging
Bulk · OPP bag · Blister card · Tin box · Paper tube · Custom box
Color Pencil Sets
12 / 24 / 36 / 48 / 72 / 120 colors per set
Private Label
Your brand, EAN codes, market-ready product

Container Estimates & Pricing Guidance

Rough numbers for your budget model. For exact pricing, tell us your quantity, customization, and destination — we return a detailed quote within 24 hours.

Approximate Units Per Container

HB Writing Pencils (standard)~650K pcs~1.4M pcs
12-Color Set (tin box)~45K sets~95K sets
12-Color Set (cardboard)~80K sets~170K sets
Jumbo / Triangular Pencils~350K pcs~750K pcs
Note: ±10% depending on packaging. Mixed containers available — tell us your SKU mix.

Indicative Price Ranges (FOB Ningbo)

HB Writing Pencil (standard)
100K pcs, 1-color logo
$0.03–0.06/pc
HB Writing Pencil (FSC)
100K pcs, 1-color logo
$0.04–0.08/pc
12-Color Set (cardboard box)
50K sets, custom packaging
$0.30–0.55/set
12-Color Set (tin box)
30K sets, custom insert
$0.55–1.00/set
Custom Promotional Pencil
10K pcs, full-color logo
$0.05–0.12/pc
Watercolor Set (24-color)
20K sets, artist-grade
$0.80–1.50/set
Note: Indicative ranges for budgeting. Volume tiers at 10K/50K/100K+. Request a formal quote →

Your Procurement Team's Supplier Approval Checklist — Pre-Answered

Before any new supplier goes live, your procurement or compliance team will run through a standard checklist. Here is ours — completed.

✓

FSC Chain-of-Custody

Verifiable at search.fsc.org

✓

BSCI Social Compliance

Results on amfori BSCI platform

✓

ISO 9001 Quality System

All production stages, annually renewed

✓

ICS (Initiative Clause Sociale)

Required for French and EU retail chains

✓

CE / EN71 Compliance

Standard on all SKUs (ASTM available on request)

✓

Lab Test Reports (SGS / TÜV)

EN71-3 heavy metals and REACH safety

✓

Pre-Shipment Inspection

Buyer may appoint own inspector

✓

Trial Order Friendly

MOQ from 3,000 pcs, no commitment

✓

OEM Documentation

Digital proof before production begins

✓

Buyer-Protected Payment

30% deposit / 70% against B/L

✓

24h Response SLA

Dedicated account manager

Trusted by Global Retail Giants

Supplying Kmart, TEDI, PEPCO, KiK, B&M, ACTION and HEMA — proven at retail scale across 4 continents.

  • Kmart logo
  • TEDI logo
  • PEPCO logo
  • KiK logo
  • B&M logo
  • ACTION logo
  • HEMA logo

Logos shown are clients we have supplied. Used for referential purposes only.

Which Buyer Are You?

Every inquiry starts with a different set of priorities. Find your match below — then tell us your specific requirements in the form.

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Discount Retail Buyer

I need 500,000 units that look identical in every store

  • ✓FSC + BSCI + EN71 all under one company name
  • ✓Shelf-ready packaging, EAN barcodes
  • ✓Annual audit passed — no re-qualification needed
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Supermarket Private Label

My legal team needs every certificate before I can place the PO

  • ✓ICS Grade B (92%) — accepted by Auchan, Carrefour
  • ✓FSC-COC ESTS-COC-251233 — verifiable at info.fsc.org
  • ✓Same legal entity on all 4 certificates
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School Supply Distributor

I won a tender. Now I need 200,000 HB pencils by August.

  • ✓2M+ units/day capacity — your order won't delay others
  • ✓25–35 day lead time, sea freight to your port
  • ✓EN71-3 compliance, bulk pack or display carton
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Promotional Products Agency

My client needs 5,000 branded pencils for their event in 6 weeks

  • ✓Pantone-matched barrel color + foil stamp logo
  • ✓7-day sample turnaround
  • ✓MOQ 3,000 pcs — no forced over-ordering
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Amazon / E-commerce Seller

I need retail-ready packaging that won't get my listing suspended

  • ✓FBA-prep ready — barcode, poly-bag, suffocation warning
  • ✓EN71 + REACH documentation matches product description
  • ✓Mixed-product containers to optimize inventory
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Art & Creative Brand

My customers will post comparison videos. Colors must match batch to batch.

  • ✓Retention samples from every batch — re-testable on demand
  • ✓EN71-3 compliant pigments, oil-based and water-soluble
  • ✓72-color tin box with custom insert and branding

Don't see your buyer type? Tell us what you need →

Start Your OEM Inquiry

Share your requirements below and a dedicated account manager will contact you within 24 hours.

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Contact Details

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🌍Exporting to 50+ countries
✅FSC · BSCI · ISO 9001 · ICS certified

Email

sales@pencilschina.com

WhatsApp / Mobile

+8613372508907

Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 CST

Instagram

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Factory Address

Qingyuan County Hongyun Penindustry Co., Ltd
Zhukou Industrial District
Qingyuan, Lishui, Zhejiang
China 323807

OEM & Custom Pencil — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions we hear most from buyers starting a custom pencil project.

What is the MOQ for custom OEM pencils?+
MOQ is 3,000 pcs per SKU for custom pencil orders with logo printing, barrel color, and branded packaging. Stock products without customization can start from 1,000 pcs. Our Qingyuan factory can handle small trial orders alongside larger production runs — a 20,000-piece order runs as a minor batch, not a disruptive changeover.
How long does OEM pencil production take?+
Standard OEM production takes 25–35 days after sample approval. Rush orders (15–20 days) are available for simple specifications. Timeline: artwork review (2–3 days) → digital proof (1–2 days) → sampling (5–7 days) → mass production (15–25 days) → third-party inspection → shipment.
Can you provide FSC-certified custom pencils?+
Yes. All wooden pencil OEM orders default to FSC-certified basswood or poplar from responsibly managed forests. Our FSC chain-of-custody certificate (ESTS-COC-251233) is publicly verifiable at search.fsc.org. Full FSC documentation is provided with every shipment — essential for European retail compliance.
What artwork file formats do you accept for logo printing?+
We accept AI (Adobe Illustrator), PDF, and EPS vector files for logo imprint and foil stamping. For full-color heat transfer designs, provide 300+ DPI raster files. If you don't have a design team, our in-house designers can assist with layout and Pantone color matching at no extra charge.
Can I get free samples before placing a bulk OEM order?+
Yes. We provide free sample packs of existing stock products. Custom OEM samples with your logo, custom barrel colors, and branded packaging require a small sample fee that is credited against your first production order. Sample turnaround: 7 days for OEM, 3–5 days for stock samples.
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