Croatia: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Croatia

The Croatian non-refractory clay roofing tiles market amounted to $X in 2022, growing by 8% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +19.0% against 2020 indices. Non-refractory clay roofing tiles consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Croatia

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 +27.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, exports of non-refractory clay roofing tiles from Croatia reduced to X tons, waning by -10.1% against 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 17%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +55.4% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. 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

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) was the main destination for non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports from Croatia, with a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Serbia (X tons), with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bosnia and Herzegovina was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+25.9% per year) and Serbia (+18.6% per year).

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports from Croatia, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Serbia ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bosnia and Herzegovina amounted to +3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Serbia (+21.6% per year) and Slovenia (+26.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-refractory clay roofing tiles export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bosnia and Herzegovina (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, imports of non-refractory clay roofing tiles into Croatia rose sharply to X tons, with an increase of 5.5% against 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -0.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +65.1% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports to Croatia, together comprising 68% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +9.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest non-refractory clay roofing tiles suppliers to Croatia, together accounting for 73% of total imports.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +10.9%, recorded 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

The average non-refractory clay roofing tiles import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 10% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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