Germany: Chalk Market 2022

Chalk Market Size in Germany

The German chalk market reduced to $X in 2021, waning by -11.1% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +33.1% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Chalk Production in Germany

In value terms, chalk production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 2020 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Chalk Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, overseas shipments of chalks were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chalk exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main destinations of chalk exports from Germany, together accounting for 77% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Denmark, Ghana, the Czech Republic, Finland and the UK, which together accounted for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Ghana (with a CAGR of +140.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Poland ($X) and Sweden ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for chalk exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 70% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Ghana, Finland, the Czech Republic, Denmark and the UK, which together accounted for a further 20%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ghana, with a CAGR of +63.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average chalk export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -15.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Finland (+17.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chalk Imports

Imports into Germany

Chalk imports into Germany fell to X tons in 2021, reducing by -14.3% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chalk imports shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 44%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chalk to Germany, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, chalk imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Denmark (X tons), with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from France was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+0.4% per year) and Denmark (-7.0% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chalk to Germany, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France amounted to +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-0.8% per year) and Spain (-7.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chalk import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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