Greece: Drawing Chalk Market 2024

Drawing Chalk Market Size in Greece

After two years of decline, the Greek drawing chalk market increased by 2.2% to $X in 2021. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -12.7% against 2018 indices. Drawing chalk consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Drawing Chalk Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2021, the amount of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks exported from Greece skyrocketed to X units, jumping by 248% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, drawing chalk exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 491% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X units), Romania (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main destinations of drawing chalk exports from Greece, together comprising 71% of total exports. Belgium, Denmark, Bulgaria and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +118.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cyprus ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks exports from Greece, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Cyprus totaled +81.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+61.5% per year) and Italy (+47.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average drawing chalk export price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -9.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 244%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Bulgaria (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Drawing Chalk Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2021, supplies from abroad of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks was finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 98% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, drawing chalk imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 105%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Indonesia (X units) and France (X units) were the main suppliers of drawing chalk imports to Greece, with a combined 87% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Italy, Spain, the UK and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 8.6%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +63.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks to Greece, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +23.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+12.3% per year) and Italy (+7.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average drawing chalk import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 4.1% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 decreased by -27.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 63%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Indonesia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+21.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform