Price for Copper Tube or Pipe Fitting in Croatia - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Copper Tube or Pipe Fitting in Croatia (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Copper Tube or Pipe Fitting in Croatia (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Copper Tube or Pipe Fitting in Croatia
4. Exports of Copper Tube or Pipe Fitting in Croatia

Price for Copper Tube or Pipe Fitting in Croatia (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of refined copper stood at $23,723 per ton in 2022, growing by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($50,245 per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($10,726 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+23.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Copper Tube or Pipe Fitting in Croatia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of refined copper amounted to $15,462 per ton, declining by -5.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $29,697 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bosnia and Herzegovina ($23,103 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($7,065 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 Poland (+20.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Copper Tube or Pipe Fitting in Croatia

Copper tube or pipe fitting imports into Croatia shrank markedly to 91 tons in 2022, which is down by -21% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 8.7% against the previous year.

In value terms, copper tube or pipe fitting imports dropped to $2.2M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +38.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $2.4M, and then reduced in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Copper Tube or Pipe Fitting to Croatia in 2022:

1. Germany (35.6 tons)
2. Poland (30.2 tons)
3. Italy (11.7 tons)
4. Slovenia (7.7 tons)
5. Slovakia (1.6 tons)
6. Serbia (1.1 tons)

Exports of Copper Tube or Pipe Fitting in Croatia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of refined copper, when their volume decreased by -56.4% to 9.7 tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 138% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 22 tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, copper tube or pipe fitting exports dropped remarkably to $150K in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 65%.

Top Export Markets for Copper Tube or Pipe Fitting from Croatia in 2022:

1. Slovenia (5.1 tons)
2. Italy (2.8 tons)
3. Serbia (0.8 tons)
4. Bosnia and Herzegovina (0.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform