Croatia: Market for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Croatia

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Croatian market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when its value increased by 18% to $X. Overall, consumption recorded a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Croatia

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 121% against the previous year. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when their volume decreased by -25.8% to X tons. In general, exports, however, showed a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 136%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 109%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main destinations of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Croatia, with a combined 61% share of total exports. Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Montenegro and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +124.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X), Romania ($X) and Serbia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Croatia worldwide, with a combined 67% share of total exports. Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Montenegro and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +128.5%, recorded 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

The average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 27% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Montenegro ($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 Hungary (+24.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Croatia

For the third consecutive year, Croatia recorded decline in overseas purchases of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), which decreased by -2.1% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 88%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Croatia, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +54.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Croatia were Germany ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 96% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +46.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 24% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+19.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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