Israel: Drawing Chalk Market 2024

Drawing Chalk Market Size in Israel

The Israeli drawing chalk market rose slightly to $X in 2021, growing by 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Drawing chalk consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Drawing Chalk Production in Israel

In value terms, drawing chalk production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 496% against the previous year. Drawing chalk production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Drawing Chalk Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2021, exports of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks from Israel fell significantly to X units, waning by -92.2% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 1,236% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, drawing chalk exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,075% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X units) was the main destination for drawing chalk exports from Israel, accounting for a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, drawing chalk exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mexico totaled +39.6%.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks exports from Israel, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Mexico stood at +42.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average drawing chalk export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a mild expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Drawing Chalk Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2021, approx. X units of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks were imported into Israel; picking up by 22% compared with the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 41%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, drawing chalk imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +117.5% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of drawing chalk to Israel, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, drawing chalk imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Tunisia (X units), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X units), with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +13.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (-1.9% per year) and Italy (-3.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks to Israel, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a 7.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +15.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (+3.1% per year) and Italy (-2.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average drawing chalk import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -2.1% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 11%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from India ($X per unit) and Spain ($X per unit), while the price for Italy ($X per unit) and France ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform