Price for Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Croatia - 2023

Price for Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Croatia (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for pumice stone, whether or not heat treated stood at $284 per ton in 2022, growing by 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 126% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $653 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 Germany ($2,316 per ton), while the price for Italy ($85 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Croatia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for pumice stone, whether or not heat treated amounted to $227,000 per ton, surging by 644% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 5,765% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the Netherlands ($283,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina totaled $59,000 per ton.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+72.9%).

Imports of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Croatia

In 2022, approx. 373 tons of pumice stone, whether or not heat treated were imported into Croatia; surging by 119% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports posted a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of pumice stone, whether or not heat treated surged to $106K in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Croatia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	13.8	10.3	4.3	39.5	42.0%
Slovenia	3.7	3.2	4.1	32.1	105.5%
Italy	11.6	17.4	14.5	24.5	28.3%
Others	2.2	4.8	2.2	9.8	64.5%
Total	31.3	35.6	25.0	106	50.2%

Top Suppliers of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated to Croatia in 2022:

Italy (289.8 tons)
Slovenia (62.4 tons)
Germany (17.1 tons)

Exports of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Croatia

For the third consecutive year, Croatia recorded decline in overseas shipments of pumice stone, whether or not heat treated, which decreased by -60% to 4 kg in 2022. Overall, exports faced a dramatic setback.

In value terms, exports of pumice stone, whether or not heat treated soared to $908 in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 2,246% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.