Croatia: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Croatia

The Croatian market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations was estimated at $X in 2021, flattening at the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -25.8% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Croatia

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Croatia

Exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Croatia dropped slightly to X tons in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 304% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations rose slightly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and North Macedonia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Croatia, with a combined 59% share of total exports. Kosovo, Slovenia, Montenegro, Italy and Albania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +22.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Serbia ($X) and Slovenia ($X) were the largest markets for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exported from Croatia worldwide, with a combined 54% share of total exports. These countries were followed by North Macedonia, Kosovo, Italy, Montenegro and Albania, which together accounted for a further 28%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +22.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 405% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kosovo (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, purchases abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by 2.2% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +133.4% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 106%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Croatia, with a combined 52% share of total imports. Germany, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Poland and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bosnia and Herzegovina (with a CAGR of +33.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Croatia were the Czech Republic ($X), Austria ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 57% of total imports. These countries were followed by Hungary, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Poland and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Among the main suppliers, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a CAGR of +34.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 127%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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