Croatia: Playing Cards Market 2024

Playing Cards Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian playing cards market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Playing Cards Production in Croatia

In value terms, playing cards production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Playing Cards Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, the amount of playing cards exported from Croatia rose modestly to X tons, with an increase of 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 356%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, playing cards exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 193%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of playing cards exports from Croatia, together comprising 79% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +157.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for playing cards exported from Croatia were Italy ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined 87% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +219.6%, 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 playing cards export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 2.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 69% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Italy (+24.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Playing Cards Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, purchases abroad of playing cards increased by 42% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, playing cards imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 59%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of playing cards imports to Croatia, with a combined 72% share of total imports. Slovenia, Hungary, Austria, the Czech Republic and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +50.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Greece ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest playing cards suppliers to Croatia, with a combined 79% share of total imports. Hungary, Austria, China, the Czech Republic and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

Among the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +52.0%, 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 playing cards import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -2.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 36% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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