Brazil: Chalk Market 2022

Chalk Market Size in Brazil

In 2021, the Brazilian chalk market decreased by -3.8% to $X for the first time since 2011, thus ending a nine-year rising trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +76.2% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Chalk Production in Brazil

In value terms, chalk production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 15%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Chalk Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, approx. X tons of chalks were exported from Brazil; jumping by 81% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 99% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chalk exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) were the main destinations of chalk exports from Brazil, together comprising 86% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of +500.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for chalk exported from Brazil were Colombia ($X), Paraguay ($X) and Uruguay ($X), together comprising 82% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Colombia, with a CAGR of +747.2%, recorded 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, jumping by 26% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($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 Colombia (+41.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chalk Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, purchases abroad of chalks decreased by -6.4% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 94%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chalk imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of chalk imports to Brazil, together accounting for 99% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in France (with a CAGR of +0.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest chalk suppliers to Brazil were France ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 93% share of total imports.

France, with a CAGR of +0.5%, 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average chalk import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 17% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% 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 +13.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 32%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+16.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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