Chalk Price in Bahrain - 2022

Chalk Price in Bahrain (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average chalk import price amounted to $143 per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 41%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $354 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Saudi Arabia amounted to 0.0% per year.

Chalk Price in Bahrain (FOB) - 2022

The average chalk export price stood at $401 per ton in 2022, growing by 140% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a sharp contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 1,107% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $4,070 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Saudi Arabia amounted to -11.7% per year.

Chalk Imports in Bahrain

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of chalks, when their volume increased by 7.6% to 3.6K tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn.

In value terms, chalk imports expanded remarkably to $514K in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn.

Import of Chalk in Bahrain (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Saudi Arabia	2.2	2.1	1.9	2.0	-3.1%
Others	-1.4	-1.4	-1.4	-1.5	2.3%
Total	0.7	0.7	0.5	0.5	-10.6%

Top Suppliers of Chalk to Bahrain in 2022:

Saudi Arabia (25.5K tons)

Chalk Exports in Bahrain

In 2022, the amount of chalks exported from Bahrain soared to 26 tons, jumping by 26% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 3,134%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, chalk exports surged to $10K in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 345%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.