Croatia: Propellant Powders Market 2025

Propellant Powders Market Size in Croatia

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Croatian propellant powders market, when its value decreased by -45.8% to $X. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Propellant Powders Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, overseas shipments of propellant powders decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,678% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, propellant powders exports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 2,680% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) was the main destination for propellant powders exports from Croatia, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, propellant powders exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at +71.0%.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ukraine was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average propellant powders export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bosnia and Herzegovina (-5.3%).

Propellant Powders Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, overseas purchases of propellant powders decreased by -48.6% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 119%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, propellant powders imports rose notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 149%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest propellant powders supplier to Croatia, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, propellant powders imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X kg), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy totaled +5.3%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of propellant powders to Croatia, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 7.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at +6.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average propellant powders import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 121% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a strong expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Italy amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+18.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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