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

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

In 2022, the Croatian market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use decreased by -30.4% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, showed a modest increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use shrank markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 133% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, approx. X tons of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use were exported from Croatia; falling by -85.4% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 387% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 427% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Croatia, with a combined 77% share of total exports. Hungary, Montenegro and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +40.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Serbia ($X) were the largest markets for soap in bars other than for toilet use exported from Croatia worldwide, with a combined 64% share of total exports. Hungary, Montenegro and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +47.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 1.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 165%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 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 (+18.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, purchases abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use decreased by -33.4% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, posted a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 142%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 73%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest soap in bars other than for toilet use supplier to Croatia, accounting for a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Hungary (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland stood at +22.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+5.1% per year) and Hungary (+125.3% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Hungary ($X) constituted the largest soap in bars other than for toilet use suppliers to Croatia, together accounting for 67% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +109.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($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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