Croatia: Market for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry 2024

Market Size for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian paper industry finishing agents market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption posted a perceptible increase. Paper industry finishing agents consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in Croatia

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Paper industry finishing agents production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, shipments abroad of finishing agents used in the paper industry decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for paper industry finishing agents exports from Croatia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, paper industry finishing agents exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), more than tenfold.

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

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for finishing agents used in the paper industry exports from Croatia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper industry finishing agents export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($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 Serbia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, overseas purchases of finishing agents used in the paper industry increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper industry finishing agents imports to Croatia, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Austria ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest paper industry finishing agents suppliers to Croatia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper industry finishing agents import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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