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Croatia: Iron Ore Market 2021

Iron Ore Market Size in Croatia

In 2019, the Croatian iron ore market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Iron ore consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Iron Ore Exports

Exports from Croatia

For the thirteenth consecutive year, Croatia recorded growth in overseas shipments of iron ores, which increased by X% to X tons in 2019. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, iron ore exports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. As a result, exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for iron ore exports from Croatia, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hungary amounted to +X%.

In value terms, Hungary ($X) also remains the key foreign market for iron ore exports from Croatia.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Hungary amounted to +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average iron ore export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a significant increase. As a result, export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Hungary.

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Hungary amounted to +X% per year.

Iron Ore Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of iron ores, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, iron ore imports reached $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) was the main supplier of iron ore to Croatia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, iron ore imports from Bosnia and Herzegovina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at +X%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) constituted the largest iron ore suppliers to Croatia, together comprising X% of total imports.

Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average iron ore import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The country with the largest volume of iron ore consumption was China, accounting for 54% of total volume. Moreover, iron ore consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, eightfold. Australia ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.1% share.
The countries with the highest volumes of iron ore production in 2019 were Australia, Brazil and China, together comprising 70% of global production.
In value terms, the Netherlands and Bosnia and Herzegovina constituted the largest iron ore suppliers to Croatia, with a combined 99% share of total imports.
In value terms, Hungary remains the key foreign market for iron ore exports from Croatia.
In 2019, the average iron ore export price amounted to $219 per ton, jumping by 150% against the previous year.
The average iron ore import price stood at $111 per ton in 2019, increasing by 60% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the iron ore market in Croatia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.

Product coverage:

    Country coverage:

    • Croatia

    Data coverage:

    • Market volume and value
    • Per Capita consumption
    • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
    • Trade (exports and imports) in Croatia
    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

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    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

      Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
      2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
      3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
      4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
      3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
      4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
      10. Products: Market Size and Growth, By Type
      11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      12. Products: Exports and Growth, By Type
      13. Products: Export Prices and Growth, By Type
      14. Production Volume and Growth
      15. Exports and Growth
      16. Export Prices and Growth
      17. Market Size and Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports and Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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