Croatia: Market for Tableware And Kitchenware Of Wood 2024

Market Size for Tableware And Kitchenware Of Wood in Croatia

For the fifth consecutive year, the Croatian wood kitchenware and tableware market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 54% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption enjoyed a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Tableware And Kitchenware Of Wood in Croatia

In value terms, wood kitchenware and tableware production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a slight downturn. Wood kitchenware and tableware production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Tableware And Kitchenware Of Wood

Exports from Croatia

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of tableware and kitchenware of wood increased by 13% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 140% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood kitchenware and tableware exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 136% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for wood kitchenware and tableware exports from Croatia, with a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, wood kitchenware and tableware exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+41.3% per year) and France (+31.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for tableware and kitchenware of wood exports from Croatia, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+105.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+24.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average wood kitchenware and tableware export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 21% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 43%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Tableware And Kitchenware Of Wood

Imports into Croatia

Wood kitchenware and tableware imports into Croatia soared to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 34% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 34%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood kitchenware and tableware imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of wood kitchenware and tableware imports to Croatia, with a combined 52% share of total imports. Serbia, Slovenia, Hungary, the Netherlands, Italy and Bosnia and Herzegovina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +135.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Slovenia ($X) were the largest wood kitchenware and tableware suppliers to Croatia, together comprising 48% of total imports. The Netherlands, Poland, Italy, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +139.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 wood kitchenware and tableware import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bosnia and Herzegovina (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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