Switzerland: Chalk Market 2022

Chalk Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss chalk market expanded notably to $X in 2021, rising by 13% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a deep contraction. Chalk consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chalk Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, overseas shipments of chalks decreased by -66.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports saw a sharp contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 121% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chalk exports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a sharp reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 138%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Pakistan (X tons) was the main destination for chalk exports from Switzerland, with a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, chalk exports to Pakistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), sixfold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Pakistan totaled -2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+8.4% per year) and Ukraine (-13.9% per year).

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chalk exports from Switzerland, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Pakistan totaled +4.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+2.1% per year) and Austria (+6.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chalk export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 28% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Indonesia (+80.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chalk Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, imports of chalks into Switzerland fell to X tons, reducing by -3.1% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 16%. 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 rose markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 15%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chalk to Switzerland, accounting for a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, chalk imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from France totaled -13.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-7.7% per year) and Austria (+51.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest chalk suppliers to Switzerland were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined 84% share of total imports.

Austria, with a CAGR of +43.7%, recorded 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chalk import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, chalk import price increased by +43.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 35%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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