Chalk Price in Serbia - 2023

Contents:

1. Chalk Price in Serbia (CIF) - 2022
2. Chalk Price in Serbia (FOB) - 2022
3. Chalk Imports in Serbia
4. Chalk Exports in Serbia

Chalk Price in Serbia (CIF) - 2022

The average chalk import price stood at $151 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 32%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $179 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($405 per ton), while the price for Slovenia amounted to $136 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (-1.2%).

Chalk Price in Serbia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average chalk export price amounted to $360 per ton, which is down by -66.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 675%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,370 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($3,900 per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($173 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 Greece (+4,380.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chalk Imports in Serbia

In 2022, imports of chalks into Serbia surged to 10K tons, picking up by 31% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chalk imports skyrocketed to $1.5M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Chalk to Serbia in 2022:

1. Slovenia (9.5K tons)
2. France (0.5K tons)

Chalk Exports in Serbia

In 2022, approx. 16 tons of chalks were exported from Serbia; growing by 469% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a dramatic decrease.

In value terms, chalk exports surged to $5.7K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 122% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Chalk from Serbia in 2022:

1. Bosnia and Herzegovina (11.2 tons)
2. Croatia (1.0 tons)
3. Hungary (0.3 tons)
4. Montenegro (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform