China: Drawing Chalk Market 2024

Drawing Chalk Market Size in China

After three years of growth, the Chinese drawing chalk market decreased by -30.2% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by 6.2%. Drawing chalk consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Drawing Chalk Production in China

In value terms, drawing chalk production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 39%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Drawing Chalk Exports

Exports from China

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks increased by 21% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 136%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, drawing chalk exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 28%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), Guinea (X units) and Tanzania (X units) were the main destinations of drawing chalk exports from China, with a combined 50% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Congo, Senegal, the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Angola, Russia, South Africa and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Senegal (with a CAGR of +95.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks exports from China, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 5% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled +4.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+10.0% per year) and Germany (+6.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average drawing chalk export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -3.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 132%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Guinea ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Drawing Chalk Imports

Imports into China

In 2021, overseas purchases of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks were finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. In general, imports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 107% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, drawing chalk imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 133%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The United States (X units), South Korea (X units) and Vietnam (X units) were the main suppliers of drawing chalk imports to China, with a combined 38% share of total imports. Italy, Mexico, Mauritius, the Czech Republic, Indonesia, Taiwan (Chinese), Thailand, Japan and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Mauritius (with a CAGR of +114.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Vietnam ($X) and South Korea ($X) appeared to be the largest drawing chalk suppliers to China, together accounting for 68% of total imports. Japan, Mexico, Indonesia, Thailand, Italy, Mauritius, Taiwan (Chinese), the Czech Republic and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

Mauritius, with a CAGR of +108.2%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average drawing chalk import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 49% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, drawing chalk import price increased by +93.6% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+31.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform