Hungary: Chalk Market 2022

Chalk Market Size in Hungary

After five years of growth, the Hungarian chalk market decreased by -2.2% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Chalk consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chalk Production in Hungary

In value terms, chalk production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 37%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chalk Exports

Exports from Hungary

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of chalks decreased by -64.3% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chalk exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a sharp reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and North Macedonia (X tons) were the main destinations of chalk exports from Hungary, with a combined 70% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Serbia, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Croatia, which together accounted for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +86.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X), North Macedonia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for chalk exported from Hungary worldwide, with a combined 70% share of total exports. Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Croatia, with a CAGR of +89.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chalk export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 84% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to North Macedonia (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chalk Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2021, imports of chalks into Hungary dropped to X tons, declining by -13.2% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chalk imports fell slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Slovenia (X tons) constituted the largest chalk supplier to Hungary, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, chalk imports from Slovenia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovenia totaled +4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-1.7% per year) and France (+3.4% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chalk to Hungary, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Slovenia stood at +4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+0.7% per year) and Italy (+23.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chalk import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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