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2023
World Trade $438MRnk 2990 / 4644
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $246M | $84.3MChina | United States
2023
Product Complexity -0.49Rnk 3199 / 4656
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) -5.07%Rnk 2114 / 4644
2023
Share of World Trade 0.0019%Rnk 2990 / 4644

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks. In 2023, Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks were the world's 2990th most traded product, with a total trade of $438M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks decreased by -5.07%, from $461M to $438M. Trade in Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks represent 0.0019% of total world trade.

Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks are a part of Pencils and Crayons.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks  were China ($246M), United States ($21.8M), Germany ($18M), Vietnam ($15.7M), and France ($14M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks were United States ($84.3M), Germany ($21M), France ($19.7M), Vietnam ($13.2M), and Saudi Arabia ($12.7M).

Ranking Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks ranks 3199th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Pastels are typically made from pigment, clay, and chalk. They create a softer effect than charcoals, and are typically used in portraits, landscapes, and still life. Drawing charcoals are made from wood charcoal and chalk, and are traditionally used with charcoal pencils. Chalks are made from calcium carbonate, and can be used in landscapes, portraits, and still life.

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2023)China$246M
Top Destination (2023)United States$84.3M

In 2023 Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks were the world's 2990th most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks were China ($246M), United States ($21.8M), Germany ($18M), Vietnam ($15.7M), and France ($14M).

In 2023, the top importers of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks were United States ($84.3M), Germany ($21M), France ($19.7M), Vietnam ($13.2M), and Saudi Arabia ($12.7M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)Greece$6.97M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)Vietnam$7.3M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks grew the fastest in Greece ($6.97M), United States ($3.97M), Netherlands ($3.72M), Tunisia ($1.52M), and Poland ($936k).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks were Vietnam ($7.3M), Greece ($7.25M), Saudi Arabia ($6.09M), Philippines ($5.49M), and France ($2.65M).

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Exporters of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks (2022 - 2023)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.08. This means that most of the exports of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks are explained by 8 countries.

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Value of Exports in Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)China$240M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)United States$62.5M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks were China ($240M), Mexico ($6.5M), Tunisia ($5.72M), Thailand ($4.99M), and South Korea ($2.7M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks were United States ($62.5M), Saudi Arabia ($12.6M), Canada ($12M), Spain ($8.73M), and Philippines ($8.45M).

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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2023)

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