Chalk Price in Guatemala - 2023
Contents:
- Chalk Price in Guatemala (CIF) - 2022
- Chalk Price in Guatemala (FOB) - 2022
- Chalk Imports in Guatemala
- Chalk Exports in Guatemala
Chalk Price in Guatemala (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average chalk import price amounted to $122 per ton, shrinking by -20% against the previous year. In general, the import price faced a dramatic descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 4,283%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $43,826 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.
From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +739.4% per year.
Chalk Price in Guatemala (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average chalk export price amounted to $2,403 per ton, shrinking by -1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 91%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $2,733 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was El Salvador ($13,704 per ton), while the average price for exports to Honduras ($5,719 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 El Salvador (+46.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Chalk Imports in Guatemala
In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of chalks, when their volume decreased by -98.4% to 836 kg. In general, imports, however, saw a significant increase.
In value terms, chalk imports reduced notably to $102 in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant decline.
| Import of Chalk in Guatemala (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 0% |
| Spain | 0.7 | N/A | 6.2 | N/A | 197.6% |
| Honduras | 0.2 | N/A | 1.5 | N/A | 173.9% |
| Others | 0.1 | N/A | 0.3 | N/A | 73.2% |
| Total | 1.0 | N/A | 8.1 | 0.1 | -53.6% |
Top Suppliers of Chalk to Guatemala in 2022:
- China (29.0 kg)
Chalk Exports in Guatemala
In 2022, the amount of chalks exported from Guatemala rose modestly to 5.9 tons, surging by 2.8% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 2.8% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, chalk exports amounted to $14K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 0.8%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
| Export of Chalk in Guatemala (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Honduras | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 1.4% |
| El Salvador | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.1 | -11.7% |
| Costa Rica | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 6.3% |
| Others | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.2 | 0% |
| Total | 13.7 | 13.8 | 14.0 | 14.1 | 1.0% |
Top Export Markets for Chalk from Guatemala in 2022:
- Honduras (2.1 tons)
- El Salvador (0.1 tons)
- Costa Rica (0.1 tons)
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