Africa: Drawing Chalk Market 2024

Drawing Chalk Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African drawing chalk market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Drawing Chalk Production in Africa

In value terms, drawing chalk production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Drawing Chalk Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, drawing chalk exports in Africa surged to X tons, rising by X% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, drawing chalk exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Senegal (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Egypt (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Togo (X tons) and Rwanda (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to drawing chalk exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Egypt (X%), Rwanda (X%) and Togo (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Senegal (X%) and Tunisia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa, Egypt, Togo and Rwanda increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest drawing chalk supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, drawing chalk export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Drawing Chalk Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, imports of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks in Africa expanded rapidly to X tons, surging by X% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, drawing chalk imports expanded to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the nine major importers of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks, namely South Africa, Cameroon, Togo, Nigeria, Kenya, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Madagascar and Benin, represented more than half of total import. The following importers - Senegal (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Guinea (X tons) and Chad (X tons) - each accounted for an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chad (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Cameroon, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nigeria (X% per year) and Cameroon (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guinea (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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