Turkey: Drawing Chalk Market 2024

Drawing Chalk Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish drawing chalk market shrank notably to $X in 2021, reducing by -16.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a deep contraction. Drawing chalk consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Drawing Chalk Production in Turkey

In value terms, drawing chalk production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 35%. Drawing chalk production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Drawing Chalk Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2021, approx. X units of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks were exported from Turkey; increasing by 142% on 2020. In general, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. 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. Overall, exports recorded resilient growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X units), Germany (X units) and Russia (X units) were the main destinations of drawing chalk exports from Turkey, with a combined 44% 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 Germany (with a CAGR of +150.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks exports from Turkey, comprising 21% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iraq ($X), with an 8.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +136.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iraq (+16.4% per year) and Egypt (+12.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average drawing chalk export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -7.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 17%. The export price peaked 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 foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Iraq ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Greece (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Drawing Chalk Imports

Imports into Turkey

Drawing chalk imports into Turkey declined notably to X units in 2021, shrinking by -25.3% on the year before. Overall, imports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, drawing chalk imports rose slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 39%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of drawing chalk to Turkey, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, drawing chalk imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X units), tenfold. Tunisia (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -6.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-14.2% per year) and Tunisia (+122.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks to Turkey, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a 5.5% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to -4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (+120.6% per year) and India (-1.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average drawing chalk import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 37% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 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 India ($X per unit), while the price for France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform