Eastern Europe: Drawing Chalk Market 2024

Drawing Chalk Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European drawing chalk market reached $X in 2021, with an increase of 4.7% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 +60.7% against 2017 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Drawing Chalk Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, drawing chalk production declined notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 21%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Drawing Chalk Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

For the fifth consecutive year, Eastern Europe recorded growth in shipments abroad of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks, which increased by 26% to X units in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, drawing chalk exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X units) and Belarus (X units) represented the major exporters of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks in Eastern Europe, together reaching near 56% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X units), Slovakia (X units) and Russia (X units), together constituting a 31% share of total exports. The following exporters - Romania (X units) and Hungary (X units) - together made up 7.3% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of +36.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Slovakia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 74% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Romania, Russia, Belarus and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 19%.

Belarus, with a CAGR of +31.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per unit, waning by -3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 21%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while Belarus ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Drawing Chalk Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

For the fourth consecutive year, Eastern Europe recorded growth in overseas purchases of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks, which increased by 17% to X units in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, drawing chalk imports surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +104.5% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 25%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of drawing chalk imports in 2021 were Slovakia (X units), Russia (X units) and Poland (X units), together accounting for 71% of total import. Belarus (X units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 8.3% share, followed by Ukraine (6%). The Czech Republic (X units) and Romania (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of +35.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest drawing chalk importing markets in Eastern Europe were Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and Slovakia ($X), together accounting for 70% of total imports.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +13.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per unit, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform