Poland: Drawing Chalk Market 2024

Drawing Chalk Market Size in Poland

The Polish drawing chalk market reduced modestly to $X in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Drawing Chalk Production in Poland

In value terms, drawing chalk production dropped significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 96% against the previous year. Drawing chalk production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Drawing Chalk Exports

Exports from Poland

For the eighth consecutive year, Poland recorded growth in shipments abroad of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks, which increased by 41% to X units in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, drawing chalk exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for drawing chalk exports from Poland, accounting for a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, drawing chalk exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X units), threefold. Hungary (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +87.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+62.8% per year) and Hungary (+29.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks exports from Poland, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +73.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+57.8% per year) and Spain (+39.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average drawing chalk export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -10.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 3.3%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Lithuania (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Drawing Chalk Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks increased by 34% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, drawing chalk imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +48.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of drawing chalk to Poland, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, drawing chalk imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Thailand (X units), with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +10.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+33.2% per year) and Thailand (+66.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks to Poland, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +10.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+22.9% per year) and the Czech Republic (-4.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average drawing chalk import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -5.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 14%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 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 the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform