Croatia: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations 2025

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian market for organic surface active agents and washing preparations decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate mild growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in Croatia

In value terms, production of organic surface active agents and washing preparations totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, shipments abroad of organic surface active agents and washing preparations decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the seventh consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations dropped to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and North Macedonia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations from Croatia, together accounting for X% of total exports. Slovenia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Italy, Albania and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for organic surface active agent and washing preparation exported from Croatia were Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Serbia ($X) and Slovenia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. North Macedonia, Italy, Montenegro, Hungary, Kosovo and Albania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The average export price for organic surface active agents and washing preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Albania ($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 Kosovo (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, overseas purchases of organic surface active agents and washing preparations increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations dropped slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Hungary, Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bosnia and Herzegovina (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Austria ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest organic surface active agent and washing preparation suppliers to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, Hungary, Slovenia, Poland and Bosnia and Herzegovina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average import price for organic surface active agents and washing preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

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 Slovenia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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