Bulgaria: Drawing Chalk Market 2024

Drawing Chalk Market Size in Bulgaria

In 2022, the Bulgarian drawing chalk market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption saw a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Drawing Chalk Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, approx. X kg of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks were exported from Bulgaria; increasing by X% on 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, drawing chalk exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Armenia (X kg) was the main destination for drawing chalk exports from Bulgaria, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, drawing chalk exports to Armenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X kg), twofold. Serbia (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Armenia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (X% per year) and Serbia (X% per year).

In value terms, Armenia ($X), Romania ($X) and Tunisia ($X) constituted the largest markets for drawing chalk exported from Bulgaria worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Armenia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average drawing chalk export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Finland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Drawing Chalk Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, purchases abroad of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, drawing chalk imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of drawing chalk imports to Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, the Netherlands, Turkey, Slovakia, South Korea and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks to Bulgaria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average drawing chalk import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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