Chalk Price in Ethiopia - 2022

Chalk Price in Ethiopia (CIF) - 2022

The average chalk import price stood at $1,428 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 135% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,867 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($4,935 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($82 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+109.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chalk Price in Ethiopia (FOB) - 2022

In 2020, the average chalk export price amounted to $1,460 per ton, increasing by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the last one years, it increased at an average annual rate of +6.2%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Sudan.

From 2019 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Sudan amounted to +6.2% per year.

Chalk Imports in Ethiopia

For the third year in a row, Ethiopia recorded decline in supplies from abroad of chalks, which decreased by -13.9% to 16 tons in 2022. Overall, imports saw a dramatic descent.

In value terms, chalk imports skyrocketed to $23K in 2022. In general, imports recorded a dramatic descent.

Import of Chalk in Ethiopia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Netherlands	14.7	9.9	4.9	11.2	-8.7%
Pakistan	2.7	5.5	3.6	1.4	-19.7%
China	1.7	2.4	3.2	1.3	-8.6%
Japan	22.7	10.3	1.9	0.9	-65.9%
Belgium	10.3	1.8	0.1	0.1	-78.7%
Sri Lanka	36.2	1.5	N/A	N/A	-95.9%
Others	4.3	2.6	5.3	7.9	22.5%
Total	92.5	34.0	18.9	23.0	-37.1%

Top Suppliers of Chalk to Ethiopia in 2022:

Netherlands (8.4 tons)
Pakistan (2.3 tons)
Belgium (1.5 tons)
China (0.3 tons)
Japan (0.1 tons)

Chalk Exports in Ethiopia

In 2020, approx. 100 kg of chalks were exported from Ethiopia; jumping by 150% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chalk exports skyrocketed to $146 in 2020. In general, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.