Croatia: Market for Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting 2024

Market Size for Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian plastic pipe and hose market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Production of Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting in Croatia

In value terms, plastic pipe and hose production dropped markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Exports of Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting

Exports from Croatia

Plastic pipe and hose exports from Croatia was estimated at X tons in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic pipe and hose exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic pipe and hose exports from Croatia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic pipe and hose exported from Croatia were Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Italy ($X) and Slovenia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average plastic pipe and hose export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports, however, showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, plastic pipe and hose imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic pipe and hose imports to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Poland, Romania, Turkey, Germany, Hungary, Austria, North Macedonia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Serbia ($X) were the largest plastic pipe and hose suppliers to Croatia, together accounting for X% of total imports. Slovenia, Poland, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Romania, Turkey, the Czech Republic and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average plastic pipe and hose import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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