Thailand: Drawing Chalk Market 2024

Drawing Chalk Market Size in Thailand

The Thai drawing chalk market declined notably to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -29.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Drawing Chalk Production in Thailand

In value terms, drawing chalk production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 8.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Drawing Chalk Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2021, overseas shipments of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks were finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, drawing chalk exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for drawing chalk exports from Thailand, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, drawing chalk exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Africa (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X units), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (-13.0% per year) and Poland (-4.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks exports from Thailand, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 9.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled +7.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (+5.9% per year) and Poland (-1.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average drawing chalk export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to India ($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 South Africa (+21.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Drawing Chalk Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2021, purchases abroad of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks increased by 2.1% to X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 45% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, drawing chalk imports expanded modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 26%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) was the main supplier of drawing chalk to Thailand, with a 91% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea (X units), with a 2% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Japan (X units), with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+8.0% per year) and Japan (+10.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks to Thailand, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 4% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+8.8% per year) and Japan (-3.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average drawing chalk import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 51%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while the price for China ($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) (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform