Italy: Drawing Chalk Market 2024

Drawing Chalk Market Size in Italy

In 2021, the Italian drawing chalk market increased by 7.1% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the market value increased by 8.8% against the previous year. Drawing chalk consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Drawing Chalk Production in Italy

In value terms, drawing chalk production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 34%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Drawing Chalk Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2021, exports of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks from Italy was estimated at X units, picking up by 11% against 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, drawing chalk exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +56.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), China (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of drawing chalk exports from Italy, with a combined 60% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +75.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for drawing chalk exported from Italy worldwide, together comprising 52% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +55.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average drawing chalk export price amounted to $X per unit, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 7.1% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Spain (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Drawing Chalk Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2021, the amount of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks imported into Italy surged to X units, rising by 45% on 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, drawing chalk imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of drawing chalk to Italy, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, drawing chalk imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mexico (X units), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +5.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+1.3% per year) and Mexico (+4.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks to Italy, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+6.9% per year) and Mexico (+3.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average drawing chalk import price amounted to $X per unit, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 7.7% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform