Egypt: Chalk Market 2022

Chalk Market Size in Egypt

After two years of growth, the Egyptian chalk market decreased by -4% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Chalk Production in Egypt

In value terms, chalk production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 32%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chalk Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, exports of chalks from Egypt soared to X tons, increasing by 80% against 2020 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 106%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chalk exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 211%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lebanon (X tons), Benin (X tons) and Congo (X tons) were the main destinations of chalk exports from Egypt, with a combined 77% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Congo (with a CAGR of +85.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for chalk exported from Egypt were Nigeria ($X), Benin ($X) and Lebanon ($X), with a combined 74% share of total exports. Congo, Kuwait and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Congo, with a CAGR of +141.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average chalk export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -18.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 63% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nigeria (+53.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chalk Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, supplies from abroad of chalks increased by 364% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports saw a tangible increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chalk imports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 195%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chalk to Egypt, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, chalk imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), twofold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+33.8% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+321.9% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chalk to Egypt, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 27% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+37.3% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-37.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chalk import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -83.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 258% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 France (+52.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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