Croatia: Market for Chloride Oxides And Chloride Hydroxides Of Copper And Other Metals 2024

Market Size for Chloride Oxides And Chloride Hydroxides Of Copper And Other Metals in Croatia

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in the Croatian chloride oxides of metal market, when its value increased by 13% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Chloride Oxides And Chloride Hydroxides Of Copper And Other Metals in Croatia

In value terms, chloride oxides of metal production rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Chloride Oxides And Chloride Hydroxides Of Copper And Other Metals

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, shipments abroad of chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides of copper and other metals decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 136% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chloride oxides of metal exports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X kg) was the main destination for chloride oxides of metal exports from Croatia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Serbia amounted to -36.4%.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Serbia amounted to -37.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average chloride oxides of metal export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 8.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Serbia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bosnia and Herzegovina amounted to +26.2% per year.

Imports of Chloride Oxides And Chloride Hydroxides Of Copper And Other Metals

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, purchases abroad of chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides of copper and other metals decreased by -12.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports saw a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 214% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chloride oxides of metal imports shrank slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 226%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) was the main supplier of chloride oxides of metal to Croatia, with a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovenia (X kg), with a 2.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy totaled -33.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (-44.6% per year) and Germany (-51.8% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides of copper and other metals to Croatia, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovenia ($X), with a 5.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to -4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (-31.9% per year) and Germany (-25.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chloride oxides of metal import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 208%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+56.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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