Canada: Drawing Chalk Market 2025

Drawing Chalk Market Size in Canada

The Canadian drawing chalk market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, increasing by 23% 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). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Drawing chalk consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Drawing Chalk Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2021, approx. X units of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks were exported from Canada; waning by -33.2% on the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 277%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, drawing chalk exports contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 321% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for drawing chalk exports from Canada, accounting for a 78% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy (X units), with a 2.6% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X units), with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-15.7% per year) and the UK (-22.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks exports from Canada, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 2.6% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +8.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-10.1% per year) and the UK (-17.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average drawing chalk export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 31% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, drawing chalk export price increased by +5.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per unit) and the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per unit) and the United States ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Drawing Chalk Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2021, drawing chalk imports into Canada was estimated at X units, surging by 14% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, drawing chalk imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), the United States (X units) and South Korea (X units) were the main suppliers of drawing chalk imports to Canada, together comprising 78% of total imports. Indonesia, Germany, Mexico and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +16.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and South Korea ($X) were the largest drawing chalk suppliers to Canada, together comprising 78% of total imports. Indonesia, Germany, Mexico and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

Germany, with a CAGR of +17.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average drawing chalk import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 5.9% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 9.9%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from Mexico ($X per unit) and the United States ($X per unit), while the price for France ($X per unit) and South Korea ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform