Croatia: Market for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite 2024

Market Size for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in Croatia

The Croatian calcined and sintered dolomite market surged to $X in 2021, rising by 20% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Calcined and sintered dolomite consumption peaked at $X in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Production of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in Croatia

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 33%. Calcined and sintered dolomite production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Exports from Croatia

In 2019, the amount of calcined and sintered dolomite exported from Croatia dropped to X tons, which is down by -4.3% on 2018 figures. In general, exports saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 56%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite exports contracted to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last seven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, exports increased by +104.1% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 112% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) was the main destination for calcined and sintered dolomite exports from Croatia, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, calcined and sintered dolomite exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belarus (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Romania amounted to +10.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (-11.9% per year) and Slovenia (-27.9% per year).

In value terms, Romania ($X) remains the key foreign market for calcined and sintered dolomite exports from Croatia, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Romania amounted to +19.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (-12.7% per year) and Slovenia (-22.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average calcined and sintered dolomite export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of calcined and sintered dolomite, when their volume decreased by -13.2% to X tons. In general, imports, however, showed temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 421% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 435%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of calcined and sintered dolomite imports to Croatia.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +152.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of calcined and sintered dolomite to Croatia, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at +148.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+20.9% per year) and Greece (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average calcined and sintered dolomite import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 89% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a moderate expansion. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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