Central Asia: Chalk Market 2022

Chalk Market Size in Central Asia

For the fourth year in a row, the Central Asian chalk market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 16% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate tangible growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chalk Production in Central Asia

In value terms, chalk production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 169%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Chalk Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, the amount of chalks exported in Central Asia contracted to X tons, with a decrease of -6.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 92,626%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chalk exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 6,285%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) represented roughly 99% of total exports in 2021.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chalks exports, with a CAGR of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021. Uzbekistan (+98 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) also remains the largest chalk supplier in Central Asia.

In Uzbekistan, chalk exports expanded at an average annual rate of +11.5% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 119% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Uzbekistan.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uzbekistan amounted to +9.7% per year.

Chalk Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, the amount of chalks imported in Central Asia contracted dramatically to X tons, which is down by -27.4% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 435% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chalk imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 573% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the key importer of chalks, mixing up 56% of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Tajikistan (X tons). All these countries together took near 38% share of total imports. The following importers - Uzbekistan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons) - together made up 5.7% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to chalk imports into Kazakhstan stood at +3.6%. At the same time, Tajikistan (+27.3%), Uzbekistan (+14.4%) and Kyrgyzstan (+12.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tajikistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +27.3% from 2012-2021. Turkmenistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan increased by +13, +7.6 and +3.3 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chalks in Central Asia, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Tajikistan, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan amounted to +3.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kyrgyzstan (+9.5% per year) and Tajikistan (+19.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -31.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 26% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Turkmenistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (-0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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