Croatia: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Croatia

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Croatian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, when its value increased by 25% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exported from Croatia surged to X tons, increasing by 139% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 170%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 234% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Croatia, together comprising 81% of total exports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, which together accounted for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +48.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X), Italy ($X) and Romania ($X) constituted the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exported from Croatia worldwide, together comprising 79% of total exports. Turkey, Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +41.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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 graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 24% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased by +32.0% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($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 Serbia (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls imported into Croatia soared to X tons, surging by 20% against 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Slovenia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Croatia, accounting for a 29% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Slovenia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovenia amounted to +9.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+15.7% per year) and Austria (+6.3% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Croatia, comprising 28% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Slovenia stood at +6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+6.4% per year) and Slovakia (+11.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 9.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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