Price for Wood Charcoal (Including Shell or Nut Charcoal), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Croatia - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Wood Charcoal (Including Shell or Nut Charcoal), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Croatia (FOB) - 2023
2. Price for Wood Charcoal (Including Shell or Nut Charcoal), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Croatia (CIF) - 2023
3. Exports of Wood Charcoal (Including Shell or Nut Charcoal), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Croatia
4. Imports of Wood Charcoal (Including Shell or Nut Charcoal), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Croatia

Price for Wood Charcoal (Including Shell or Nut Charcoal), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Croatia (FOB) - 2023

In August 2023, the average export price for wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated amounted to $817 per ton, shrinking by -7.7% against the previous month. Over the period from October 2022 to August 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2023 an increase of 60% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $886 per ton in July 2023, and then shrank in the following month.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Bosnia and Herzegovina.

From October 2022 to August 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Italy amounted to +4.1% per month.

Price for Wood Charcoal (Including Shell or Nut Charcoal), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Croatia (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated stood at $622 per ton in August 2023, with a decrease of -11.3% against the previous month. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate expansion from October 2022 to August 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +3.6% over the last ten-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2023 figures, import price for wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated increased by +20.6% against June 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2023 when the average import price increased by 36% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $784 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to August 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($935 per ton), while the price for Switzerland ($264 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Wood Charcoal (Including Shell or Nut Charcoal), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Croatia

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated decreased by -38.1% to 11K tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 17K tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated shrank significantly to $6.8M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a modest increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 36%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $10M, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Wood Charcoal (Including Shell or Nut Charcoal), Whether or Not Agglomerated from Croatia in 2022:

1. Italy (8.3K tons)
2. Austria (1.4K tons)
3. Germany (0.5K tons)
4. France (0.2K tons)
5. Bosnia and Herzegovina (0.2K tons)
6. Serbia (0.1K tons)

Imports of Wood Charcoal (Including Shell or Nut Charcoal), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Croatia

In 2022, purchases abroad of wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated decreased by -34.4% to 8.6K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 6.8% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 13K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated fell notably to $4.3M in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 1.8% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $5.1M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Top Suppliers of Wood Charcoal (Including Shell or Nut Charcoal), Whether or Not Agglomerated to Croatia in 2022:

1. Bosnia and Herzegovina (2968.3 tons)
2. Slovenia (1403.4 tons)
3. Italy (1281.9 tons)
4. Nigeria (1200.0 tons)
5. Venezuela (335.2 tons)
6. Ukraine (231.4 tons)
7. Germany (230.9 tons)
8. Serbia (192.0 tons)
9. Cuba (179.6 tons)
10. Poland (176.4 tons)
11. Spain (148.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform