Croatia: Metal Tubular Rivet Market 2025

Metal Tubular Rivet Market Size in Croatia

In 2021, the Croatian metal tubular rivet market decreased by -12.5% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -17.8% against 2019 indices. Metal tubular rivet consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Metal Tubular Rivet Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, approx. X tons of base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets were exported from Croatia; increasing by 13% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 532%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, metal tubular rivet exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 636% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) were the main destinations of metal tubular rivet exports from Croatia, together comprising 94% of total exports. These countries were followed by Kosovo, the Netherlands and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further 4.6%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +228.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for metal tubular rivet exported from Croatia were Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Russia ($X) and Serbia ($X), together comprising 92% of total exports. Kosovo, the Netherlands and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7.6%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +183.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal tubular rivet export price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metal tubular rivet export price decreased by -32.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kosovo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (+17.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Metal Tubular Rivet Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, overseas purchases of base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets decreased by -0.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -11.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal tubular rivet imports declined to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal tubular rivet imports to Croatia, with a combined 89% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Slovenia and China, which together accounted for a further 9.9%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +69.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets to Croatia, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +30.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+19.4% per year) and Italy (-2.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal tubular rivet import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -12.7% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metal tubular rivet import price increased by +12.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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