France: Chalk Market 2022

Chalk Market Size in France

The French chalk market contracted to $X in 2021, waning by -3.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Chalk consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chalk Production in France

In value terms, chalk production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Chalk Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, shipments abroad of chalks increased by 8.3% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chalk exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons) were the main destinations of chalk exports from France, with a combined 84% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Spain and Poland, which together accounted for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Poland (with a CAGR of +8.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for chalk exported from France worldwide, with a combined 72% share of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +15.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chalk export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chalk Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of chalks, when their volume decreased by -33.5% to X tons. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chalk imports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 17%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chalk to France, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, chalk imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium amounted to -12.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+71.2% per year) and Spain (-4.4% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chalk to France, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 28% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium stood at -2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+66.6% per year) and Spain (-8.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chalk import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 64%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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