Croatia: Market for Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums 2025

Market Size for Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums in Croatia

The Croatian market for wood boxes, crates and cable drums surged to $X in 2022, growing by 102% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a deep contraction. Wood box and cable drum consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums in Croatia

In value terms, wood box and cable drum production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +61.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, overseas shipments of wood boxes, crates and cable drums increased by 20% to X units, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 315% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, wood box and cable drum exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 338%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Austria (X units) was the main destination for wood box and cable drum exports from Croatia, with a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, wood box and cable drum exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X units), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X units), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Austria amounted to +39.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+43.2% per year) and Italy (+31.0% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for wood boxes, crates and cable drums exports from Croatia, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria amounted to +28.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+32.3% per year) and Italy (+21.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for wood boxes, crates and cable drums amounted to $X per unit, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 7.6%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums

Imports into Croatia

Wood box and cable drum imports into Croatia surged to X units in 2022, increasing by 61% on 2021. Overall, imports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 107%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, wood box and cable drum imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 107% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X units), Austria (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of wood box and cable drum imports to Croatia, together accounting for 50% of total imports. Slovenia, Italy, Sweden, Slovakia, France and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +73.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wood box and cable drum suppliers to Croatia were Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Austria ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 51% share of total imports. Slovenia, Italy, Sweden, Slovakia, France and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of +79.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for wood boxes, crates and cable drums stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, wood box and cable drum import price increased by +41.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 35%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Germany ($X per unit) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per unit), while the price for Sweden ($X per unit) and Slovakia ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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