Croatia: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use 2025

Market Size for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use in Croatia

The Croatian market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use declined to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use in Croatia

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use declined significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 209% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

Exports from Croatia

For the seventh year in a row, Croatia recorded growth in overseas shipments of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use, which increased by 5.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 136% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 68%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use from Croatia, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use to Serbia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X tons), fourfold. Slovenia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Serbia amounted to +70.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (+101.7% per year) and Slovenia (+33.7% per year).

In value terms, Serbia ($X) remains the key foreign market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use exports from Croatia, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), with an 8.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Serbia amounted to +47.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (-9.0% per year) and Italy (+50.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -16.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 (-2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

Imports into Croatia

For the third consecutive year, Croatia recorded growth in purchases abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use, which increased by 10% to X tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +31.2% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +68.5% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest soap in bars for toilet use supplier to Croatia, accounting for a 33% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), threefold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+29.3% per year) and Hungary (+61.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use to Croatia, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+23.4% per year) and Hungary (+53.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 7.9%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :