Croatia: Market for Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms in Croatia

In value terms, production of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, shipments abroad of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Croatia.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms exports from Croatia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovenia totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the main supplier of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers to Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at X%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms to Croatia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% 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 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Germany amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform