Chalk Price in Cameroon - 2022
Contents:
- Chalk Price in Cameroon (CIF) - 2022
- Chalk Price in Cameroon (FOB) - 2022
- Chalk Imports in Cameroon
- Chalk Exports in Cameroon
Chalk Price in Cameroon (CIF) - 2022
The average chalk import price stood at $151 per ton in 2022, surging by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 37%. The import price peaked at $200 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($224 per ton), while the price for Greece ($84 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Chalk Price in Cameroon (FOB) - 2022
The average chalk export price stood at $3,111 per ton in 2022, falling by -15.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 6.3%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $6,600 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Equatorial Guinea ($2,493 per ton), while the average price for exports to Congo ($778 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Equatorial Guinea (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Chalk Imports in Cameroon
In 2022, overseas purchases of chalks decreased by -25.6% to 5.1K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 130%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 8.6K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, chalk imports contracted to $772K in 2022. In general, total imports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +22.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -12.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $878K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
| Import of Chalk in Cameroon (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Spain | 50.7 | 30.2 | 114 | 76.2 | 14.5% |
| Jordan | 6.0 | 3.4 | 15.5 | 17.5 | 42.9% |
| Egypt | 34.6 | 8.1 | 9.0 | 17.0 | -21.1% |
| France | 39.1 | 2.1 | 3.9 | 13.1 | -30.5% |
| Greece | 2.1 | 4.0 | 11.7 | 7.1 | 50.1% |
| Others | 291 | 831 | 671 | 641 | 30.1% |
| Total | 423 | 878 | 825 | 772 | 22.2% |
Top Suppliers of Chalk to Cameroon in 2022:
- Spain (559.2 tons)
- Egypt (162.9 tons)
- Jordan (136.4 tons)
- Greece (84.5 tons)
- France (58.7 tons)
Chalk Exports in Cameroon
For the third year in a row, Cameroon recorded decline in overseas shipments of chalks, which decreased by 0% to 9 kg in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous shrinkage. The smallest decline of -10% was in 2021.
In value terms, chalk exports fell significantly to $28 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant curtailment.
| Export of Chalk in Cameroon (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Congo | 2.8 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 7.7% |
| Central African Republic | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 17.6% |
| Equatorial Guinea | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 14.5% |
| Others | -3.7 | -4.6 | -5.6 | -5.1 | 11.3% |
| Total | 0.2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
Top Export Markets for Chalk from Cameroon in 2022:
- Congo (4.5 tons)
- Central African Republic (1.2 tons)
- Equatorial Guinea (0.1 tons)
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