Croatia: Hand-Held Blow Pipe Market 2024

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian hand-held blow pipe market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, picking up by 24% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Production in Croatia

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Exports

Exports from Croatia

Hand-held blow pipe exports from Croatia surged to X units in 2021, rising by 106% compared with the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 2,137%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 532%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X units) was the main destination for hand-held blow pipe exports from Croatia, accounting for a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, hand-held blow pipe exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Serbia (X units), with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovenia amounted to +11.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (0.0% per year) and Serbia (-9.6% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding exports from Croatia, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Serbia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovenia amounted to +15.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (+20.0% per year) and Serbia (-1.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average hand-held blow pipe export price amounted to $X per unit, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 205% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, the amount of hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding imported into Croatia skyrocketed to X units, increasing by 15% against 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 61%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy (X units), Germany (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of hand-held blow pipe imports to Croatia, with a combined 87% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, Poland and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +38.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest hand-held blow pipe suppliers to Croatia were Italy ($X), Austria ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 83% of total imports. Poland, China and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +42.2%, saw 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

The average hand-held blow pipe import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 52% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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