Croatia: Fibreboard Market 2025

Fibreboard Market Size in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian fibreboard market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. Fibreboard consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Fibreboard Production in Croatia

In value terms, fibreboard production totaled less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume decreased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fibreboard Exports

Exports from Croatia

After ten years of growth, shipments abroad of fibreboard decreased by X% to X cubic meters in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, fibreboard exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X cubic meters) was the main destination for fibreboard exports from Croatia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fibreboard exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Serbia (X cubic meters), threefold. Kosovo (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bosnia and Herzegovina totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Serbia (X% per year) and Kosovo (X% per year).

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) remains the key foreign market for fibreboard exports from Croatia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Serbia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bosnia and Herzegovina totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Serbia (X% per year) and Lithuania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fibreboard export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Fibreboard Imports

Imports into Croatia

After eight years of growth, supplies from abroad of fibreboard decreased by X% to X cubic meters in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, fibreboard imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), Slovenia (X cubic meters) and Poland (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of fibreboard imports to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Austria, Romania, Hungary and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fibreboard to Croatia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Slovenia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fibreboard import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Austria ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Romania ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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