Croatia: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Croatia

The Croatian market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles declined sharply to $X in 2022, shrinking by -24.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a deep setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Croatia

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 58%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports from Croatia

Exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Croatia declined rapidly to X tons in 2022, falling by -20% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 112% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 154% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Croatia, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Bosnia and Herzegovina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), fourfold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bosnia and Herzegovina was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+4.4% per year) and Austria (+62.1% per year).

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports from Croatia, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at +4.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (-1.6% per year) and Austria (+48.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, surging by 19% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($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 Serbia (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports into Croatia

Imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles into Croatia shrank dramatically to X tons in 2022, waning by -38.8% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 46%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Croatia, together comprising 95% of total imports. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.2%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +64.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles suppliers to Croatia, together comprising 93% of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +67.5%, saw 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 import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by +81.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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