Croatia: Market for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood 2024

Market Size for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian market for pulp from fibres other than wood increased by 79% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in Croatia

In value terms, production of pulp from fibres other than wood totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 177,740,900%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood from Croatia surged to X tons, with an increase of 314% against 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 164,974%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 23,802% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and North Macedonia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of pulp from fibres other than wood from Croatia, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +102.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pulp from fibres other than wood exported from Croatia were Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Slovenia ($X) and North Macedonia ($X), with a combined 100% share of total exports.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +89.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for pulp from fibres other than wood amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 621%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was North Macedonia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($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 Bosnia and Herzegovina (-3.6%).

Imports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, overseas purchases of pulp from fibres other than wood were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 419%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 319%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest pulp from fibres other than wood supplier to Croatia, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland totaled +97.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-20.7% per year) and the Czech Republic (-3.7% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulp from fibres other than wood to Croatia, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland totaled +114.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-18.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (-3.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for pulp from fibres other than wood amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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