Russian Federation: Drawing Chalk Market 2025

Drawing Chalk Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian drawing chalk market soared to $X in 2021, rising by 20% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption recorded buoyant growth. Drawing chalk consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Drawing Chalk Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

Drawing chalk exports from Russia surged to X units in 2021, picking up by 72% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a strong increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, drawing chalk exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% 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 +124.3% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 32%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X units), Kazakhstan (X units) and Ukraine (X units) were the main destinations of drawing chalk exports from Russia, together accounting for 87% 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 Belarus (with a CAGR of +30.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belarus ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Ukraine ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for drawing chalk exported from Russia worldwide, with a combined 84% share of total exports. Moldova and Armenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.8%.

Armenia, with a CAGR of +18.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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, shrinking by -23.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 28%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 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 Ukraine ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Moldova ($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 Armenia (-0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Drawing Chalk Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, imports of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks into Russia skyrocketed to X units, picking up by 25% compared with 2020 figures. In general, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% 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 +168.0% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 83%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, drawing chalk imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of drawing chalk to Russia, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, drawing chalk imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belarus (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Czech Republic (X units), with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +5.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (+40.4% per year) and the Czech Republic (+6.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks to Russia, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 6.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (+44.2% per year) and Germany (+10.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average drawing chalk import price amounted to $X per unit, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 16%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for Indonesia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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