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South Africa: Drawing Chalk Market 2024

Drawing Chalk Market Size in South Africa

After two years of decline, the South African drawing chalk market increased by 21% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Drawing chalk consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Drawing Chalk Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, exports of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks from South Africa amounted to X units, with an increase of 4% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, drawing chalk exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X units) was the main destination for drawing chalk exports from South Africa, accounting for a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, drawing chalk exports to Namibia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Botswana (X units), fourfold. Swaziland (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Namibia totaled +1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Botswana (-10.3% per year) and Swaziland (+1.7% per year).

In value terms, Namibia ($X) remains the key foreign market for pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks exports from South Africa, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Botswana ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Swaziland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Namibia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Botswana (-2.8% per year) and Swaziland (+0.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average drawing chalk export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Malawi ($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 Zimbabwe (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Drawing Chalk Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, the amount of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks imported into South Africa soared to X units, with an increase of 23% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 32%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, drawing chalk imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Thailand (X units) and South Korea (X units) were the main suppliers of drawing chalk imports to South Africa, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +5.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks to South Africa, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+11.2% per year) and South Korea (+2.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average drawing chalk import price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -3.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 39%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, 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 South Korea ($X per unit), while the price for Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the drawing chalk market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 32991550 - Pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors

Country coverage:

South Africa

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023