China: Drawing Chalk Market 2022

Drawing Chalk Market Size in China

After five years of growth, the Chinese drawing chalk market decreased by -X% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Drawing Chalk Production in China

In value terms, drawing chalk production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Drawing Chalk Exports

Exports from China

In 2021, overseas shipments of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks were finally on the rise to reach X units after four years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, drawing chalk exports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for drawing chalk exports from China, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, drawing chalk exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Philippines (X units), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X units), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for drawing chalk exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+X% per year) and Indonesia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average drawing chalk export price amounted to $X per unit, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2020, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Drawing Chalk Imports

Imports into China

In 2021, supplies from abroad of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks was finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, drawing chalk imports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X units), South Korea (X units) and Mexico (X units) were the main suppliers of drawing chalk imports to China, together accounting for X% of total imports. Indonesia, Italy, Vietnam and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Mexico ($X) and South Korea ($X) appeared to be the largest drawing chalk suppliers to China, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average drawing chalk import price stood at $X per unit in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Indonesia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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