Argentina: Chalk Market 2022

Chalk Market Size in Argentina

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was decline in the Argentinian chalk market, when its value decreased by -4.5% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +66.6% against 2016 indices. Chalk consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Chalk Production in Argentina

In value terms, chalk production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Chalk Exports

Exports from Argentina

Chalk exports from Argentina fell to X tons in 2021, waning by -6.6% against the previous year. Overall, exports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chalk exports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) was the main destination for chalk exports from Argentina, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, chalk exports to Chile exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Paraguay (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Chile amounted to -18.6%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the key foreign market for chalk exports from Argentina, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Paraguay ($X), with an 8.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile stood at -8.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chalk export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 94%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (+12.5%).

Chalk Imports

Imports into Argentina

Chalk imports into Argentina totaled X tons in 2021, increasing by 2.2% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chalk imports fell significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 95% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chalk to Argentina, with a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, chalk imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), more than tenfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to -11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-22.7% per year) and Italy (+7.7% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chalk to Argentina, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at -12.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+13.2% per year) and France (-20.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chalk import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -26.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 57% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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