Croatia: Market for Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Croatia

The Croatian market for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms reduced to $X in 2022, waning by -11.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Croatia

In value terms, production of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 66%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Croatia

For the eleventh year in a row, Croatia recorded growth in shipments abroad of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, which increased by 49% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 317% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 202%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Croatia, with a combined 91% share of total exports. France, Austria and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +136.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported from Croatia were Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 91% of total exports. Austria, Serbia and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.5%.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +104.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 export price for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -11.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Serbia (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, when their volume decreased by -3.5% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 452%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms rose modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 856% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Croatia, together accounting for 96% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +69.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Croatia, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 27% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Austria totaled +92.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+14.2% per year) and Slovenia (+51.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 73% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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