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Chalk market in Russia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

After an initial increase to 11 819 thousand tons in 2019, the chalk market volume stabilized through 2020. A notable expansion began in 2021 when lower producer prices stimulated demand, pushing the market to 12 648 thousand tons. This growth was reinforced in 2022 by geopolitical sanctions and increased investment in fixed capital, which further supported domestic production, raising the market volume to 13 366 thousand tons.

The upward trend continued in 2023 and 2024, with the market reaching 14 292 thousand tons and then 15 210 thousand tons. However, a significant reversal occurred in 2025, as chalk production fell sharply to 13 239 thousand tons, indicating a potential shift in the market dynamic after years of growth.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Delta residuals, 2018-2025
    2. 4.1.1.2. Production, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Imports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Exports, 2018-2024
    5. 4.1.1.5. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production Russia in kind, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  2. 5.1.2. Production by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  3. 5.1.3. Structure of production by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  4. 5.1.4. Dynamics of production structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  5. 5.1.5. Monthly dynamics of production, 2017-2024, K t
2. 5.2. Shipments, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of shipments in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  2. 5.2.2. Shipments by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  3. 5.2.3. Structure of shipments by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  4. 5.2.4. Dynamics of shipments structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
3. 5.3. Warehouse Residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.3.1. Monthly dynamics of warehouse residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
4. 5.4. Average producer prices, 2018-2026
  1. 5.4.1. 08.11.30.110 - Natural chalk, $ US/t
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production chalk in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

In 2021, Russia produced 12,667 thousand tons of chalk, representing an 8.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 18.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 11.0%, while the largest decline was recorded in 2020, at 1.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.0%	(1.1%)	8.1%	5.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chalk from Russia

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Russia's chalk export volume reached 31,575 tons, up 11.9% from the prior year. From 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 11.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 28,210 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 0.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.3%	(0.8%)	11.9%	3.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Belarus accounted for 70.9% of Russia's total chalk exports in kind, with the remaining flows distributed among multiple smaller partners.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Russia's chalk exports amounted to 2,550 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp increase of 25.3% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 8.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 2,036 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 15.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	(15.1%)	25.3%	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Belarus and Kazakhstan were the dominant destinations for Russia's chalk exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 85.9% of total flows, while the remaining volume was split among smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports chalk to Russia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Russia imported 33,749 tons of chalk, which is 17.6% higher than in 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 25.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, at 8.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.6%	(8.2%)	17.6%	8.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Greece, Kazakhstan, and Spain were the main suppliers of chalk to Russia in kind, with shares of 59.1%, 17.6%, and 8.8%, respectively. Together, they formed 85.5% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Russia's imported chalk volumes increased in 2021. Imports totaled 3,809 thousand US dollars, representing a 44.2% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 13.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 2,642 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 19.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.4%)	(19.5%)	44.2%	4.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Greece, Spain, and Germany led as the top suppliers of chalk to Russia in value terms, with shares of 38.5%, 27.5%, and 8.7%, respectively. Their combined share reached 74.7% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io