Croatia: Market for Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files 2024

Market Size for Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian loose-leaf binder metal fitting market decreased by -11.6% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption showed a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, shipments abroad of base metal fittings for loose-leaf binders or files was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 906% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 880% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports from Croatia, with a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, North Macedonia (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovenia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: North Macedonia (-8.9% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (-21.3% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for base metal fittings for loose-leaf binders or files exports from Croatia, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by North Macedonia ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovenia amounted to +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: North Macedonia (-3.3% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (-16.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average loose-leaf binder metal fitting export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -36.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 68% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X 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 North Macedonia (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, purchases abroad of base metal fittings for loose-leaf binders or files decreased by -10% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 126%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, loose-leaf binder metal fitting imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 112% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of loose-leaf binder metal fitting to Croatia, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, loose-leaf binder metal fitting imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovenia (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at +4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (-12.0% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (-1.1% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of base metal fittings for loose-leaf binders or files to Croatia, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovenia ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at +4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (-10.0% per year) and Poland (-3.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average loose-leaf binder metal fitting import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 3.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bosnia and Herzegovina (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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