Croatia: Natural Stone Sett Market 2025

Natural Stone Sett Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian natural stone sett market soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of 517% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Natural Stone Sett Production in Croatia

In value terms, natural stone sett production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 745%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Natural Stone Sett Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, the amount of natural stone setts, kerbstones and flagstones exported from Croatia dropped markedly to X tons, falling by -43.4% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 139% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, natural stone sett exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 206% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of natural stone sett exports from Croatia, together accounting for 83% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +47.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Austria ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for natural stone sett exported from Croatia worldwide, together comprising 82% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +45.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average natural stone sett export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Poland (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Stone Sett Imports

Imports into Croatia

For the third year in a row, Croatia recorded growth in purchases abroad of natural stone setts, kerbstones and flagstones, which increased by 47% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 146% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, natural stone sett imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 226%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) constituted the largest natural stone sett supplier to Croatia, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, natural stone sett imports from Bosnia and Herzegovina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovenia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Bosnia and Herzegovina amounted to +11.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (+38.4% per year) and Italy (-13.2% per year).

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of natural stone setts, kerbstones and flagstones to Croatia, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovenia ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Bosnia and Herzegovina totaled +16.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (+23.0% per year) and Italy (-3.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average natural stone sett import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -13.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 41%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by North Macedonia (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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