Croatia: Market for Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue 2022

Market Size for Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue in Croatia

In 2021, the Croatian market for paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue in Croatia

In value terms, production of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a sharp decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, exports of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue from Croatia fell modestly to X tons, almost unchanged from 2020. In general, exports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue reached $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue from Croatia, together comprising X% of total exports. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania, the United States and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Romania (with a CAGR of +X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Serbia ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue exports from Croatia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Serbia totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Portugal (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, purchases abroad of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue contracted to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% 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 appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Austria (X tons) constituted the largest paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue supplier to Croatia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Austria was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

In value terms, the largest paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue suppliers to Croatia were Austria ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Czech Republic and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main suppliers, Finland, with a CAGR of +X%, 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

The average import price for paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached 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, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bosnia and Herzegovina (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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