Croatia: Mechanical Wood Pulp Market 2025

Mechanical Wood Pulp Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian mechanical wood pulp market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Mechanical wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Mechanical Wood Pulp Production in Croatia

In value terms, mechanical wood pulp production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 +101.2% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Mechanical wood pulp production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Mechanical Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, approx. X tons of mechanical wood pulp were exported from Croatia; which is down by -13.4% against the year before. Overall, total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 38%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, mechanical wood pulp exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +98.2% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 44%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for mechanical wood pulp exports from Croatia, accounting for a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, mechanical wood pulp exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X tons), fivefold. Serbia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy totaled +10.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (-1.8% per year) and Serbia (+1.2% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for mechanical wood pulp exports from Croatia, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovenia ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Serbia, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy totaled +12.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+0.2% per year) and Serbia (+3.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average mechanical wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 22% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to India ($X per ton) and Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mechanical Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Croatia

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of mechanical wood pulp decreased by -42.3% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 2,927%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mechanical wood pulp imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 584% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Austria (X tons) was the main mechanical wood pulp supplier to Croatia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Austria amounted to +25.9%.

In value terms, Austria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mechanical wood pulp to Croatia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Austria amounted to +26.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mechanical wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 870%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Austria.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Austria amounted to +0.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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