Australia: Chalk Market 2022

Chalk Market Size in Australia

After three years of growth, the Australian chalk market decreased by -6.1% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Chalk Production in Australia

In value terms, chalk production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Chalk production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Chalk Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2021, shipments abroad of chalks increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 322% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, chalk exports rose notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 434% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for chalk exports from Australia, with a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, chalk exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by New Zealand (X tons), with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+139.6% per year) and New Zealand (+60.6% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X), New Zealand ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for chalk exported from Australia worldwide, with a combined 90% share of total exports. Fiji lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 3%.

Fiji, with a CAGR of +137.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2021, the average chalk export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -2.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 77% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Samoa (+3,757.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chalk Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2021, purchases abroad of chalks was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 71% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chalk imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a strong increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chalk to Australia, with a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, chalk imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at -2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+0.6% per year) and South Korea (+6.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), China ($X) and South Korea ($X) constituted the largest chalk suppliers to Australia, together comprising 79% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of +10.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chalk import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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