Croatia: Market for Non-Motorised Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers 2024

Market Size for Non-Motorised Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian mechanical hand floor sweeper market increased by 3% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, faced a abrupt setback. Mechanical hand floor sweeper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Motorised Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers in Croatia

In value terms, mechanical hand floor sweeper production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Motorised Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers

Exports from Croatia

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of non-motorised hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers decreased by -16.6% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 138% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, mechanical hand floor sweeper exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for mechanical hand floor sweeper exports from Croatia, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, mechanical hand floor sweeper exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bosnia and Herzegovina (X units), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +84.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+73.5% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (-5.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-motorised hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers exports from Croatia, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +60.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (-1.8% per year) and Slovenia (+13.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mechanical hand floor sweeper export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 4.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 41%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Montenegro (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Motorised Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, approx. X units of non-motorised hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers were imported into Croatia; with a decrease of -2.9% against 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -6.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mechanical hand floor sweeper imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +10.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Italy (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of mechanical hand floor sweeper imports to Croatia, together comprising 54% of total imports. Hungary, Serbia, Poland, Slovenia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +22.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and China ($X) were the largest mechanical hand floor sweeper suppliers to Croatia, with a combined 55% share of total imports. Slovenia, Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +19.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mechanical hand floor sweeper import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 10%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per unit), while the price for Serbia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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