Croatia: Market for Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations 2024

Market Size for Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations in Croatia

The Croatian artificial and colloidal graphite market declined slightly to $X in 2021, dropping by -1.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a noticeable downturn. Artificial and colloidal graphite consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, overseas shipments of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations increased by 19% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 417% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite exports rose notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 617% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for artificial and colloidal graphite exports from Croatia, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, artificial and colloidal graphite exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X tons), threefold. Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovenia amounted to +203.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+376.2% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (+1.1% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations exports from Croatia, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovenia totaled +204.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+137.1% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (-7.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average artificial and colloidal graphite export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -9.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 119%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Slovenia ($X per ton) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations

Imports into Croatia

Artificial and colloidal graphite imports into Croatia rose markedly to X tons in 2021, increasing by 14% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 116%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite imports declined to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 116% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of artificial and colloidal graphite to Croatia, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, artificial and colloidal graphite imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovenia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +95.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (-18.3% per year) and Germany (+35.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest artificial and colloidal graphite suppliers to Croatia were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Slovenia ($X), together accounting for 89% of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +62.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average artificial and colloidal graphite import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -24.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 125%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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