Croatia: Newsprint Market 2025

Newsprint Market Size in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian newsprint market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Newsprint Production in Croatia

In value terms, newsprint production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Newsprint production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Newsprint Exports

Exports from Croatia

For the third year in a row, Croatia recorded growth in overseas shipments of newsprint, which increased by 364% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 2,202%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 1,933%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of newsprint exports from Croatia, with a combined 88% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Albania, which accounted for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Albania (with a CAGR of +76.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Belgium ($X) and Hungary ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for newsprint exported from Croatia worldwide, with a combined 87% share of total exports. Albania lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 13%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Albania, with a CAGR of +90.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average newsprint export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 68%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Belgium ($X per ton) and Albania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) and Hungary ($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 Albania (+7.8%).

Newsprint Imports

Imports into Croatia

Newsprint imports into Croatia dropped to X tons in 2022, leveling off at 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a drastic downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of newsprint imports to Croatia, together comprising 88% of total imports. France and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +35.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest newsprint suppliers to Croatia, with a combined 89% share of total imports. France and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.9%.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +35.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average newsprint import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, newsprint import price increased by +60.8% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Germany ($X per ton) and Slovenia ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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