Latin America and the Caribbean: Drawing Chalk Market 2024

Drawing Chalk Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American drawing chalk market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Drawing Chalk Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, drawing chalk production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Drawing Chalk Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

Drawing chalk exports totaled X tons in 2022, picking up by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, drawing chalk exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Peru (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Guatemala (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Panama (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to drawing chalk exports from Mexico stood at X%. At the same time, Guatemala (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guatemala emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Brazil (X%), Peru (X%) and Panama (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Guatemala (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the largest drawing chalk supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Panama, with a X% share.

In Mexico, drawing chalk exports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (X% per year) and Panama (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($X per ton), while Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Panama (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Drawing Chalk Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

Drawing chalk imports surged to X tons in 2022, growing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, drawing chalk imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons), distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), Nicaragua (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Peru (X tons), Chile (X tons), Haiti (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) represented the key importers of pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks, together making up X% of total imports. Colombia (X tons), Ecuador (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons) and El Salvador (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nicaragua (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Brazil ($X) and Chile ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Nicaragua, Peru, Argentina, Guatemala, Colombia, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and El Salvador lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Nicaragua, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Haiti ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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