Croatia: Market for Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced 2024

Market Size for Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced in Croatia

The Croatian market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced soared to $X in 2021, increasing by 98% 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). Overall, consumption enjoyed a perceptible increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from Croatia skyrocketed to X square meters, growing by 115% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 2,409% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 1,265%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from Croatia, accounting for a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X square meters), twofold. Belgium (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hungary amounted to +82.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (+44.6% per year) and Belgium (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced exported from Croatia were Hungary ($X), Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 95% share of total exports.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +80.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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 export price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by 46% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 86%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+54.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced

Imports into Croatia

Imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced into Croatia soared to X square meters in 2021, picking up by 83% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded tangible growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X square meters), Austria (X square meters) and Italy (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced to Croatia, with a combined 83% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Bulgaria, the United Arab Emirates, the Czech Republic, Poland and Romania, which together accounted for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +666.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced suppliers to Croatia, with a combined 81% share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +651.6%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 import price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced amounted to $X per square meter, surging by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per square meter), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+16.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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