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Waferboard Price in Croatia - 2023

Waferboard Price in Croatia (FOB) - 2022

The average waferboard export price stood at $300 per cubic meter in 2022, jumping by 18% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, waferboard export price increased by +68.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Slovenia ($340 per cubic meter) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($326 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($241 per cubic meter) and Italy ($247 per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Waferboard Price in Croatia (CIF) - 2023

The average waferboard import price stood at $410 per cubic meter in June 2023, almost unchanged from the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 an increase of 10% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $438 per cubic meter in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to June 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($623 per cubic meter), while the price for Italy ($289 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Waferboard Exports in Croatia

In 2022, shipments abroad of waferboards decreased by -20.4% to 181K cubic meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, total exports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.0% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +40.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 227K cubic meters, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, waferboard exports fell to $54M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 103% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $58M, and then fell in the following year.

Export of Waferboard in Croatia (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Bosnia and Herzegovina	14.3	13.6	21.7	23.5	18.0%
Italy	2.5	4.1	6.1	13.2	74.1%
Slovenia	4.0	3.8	5.8	5.0	7.7%
Serbia	0.6	0.3	1.8	3.3	76.5%
Austria	2.2	2.9	9.8	2.8	8.4%
Hungary	0.5	1.4	3.6	2.0	58.7%
Romania	N/A	0.4	1.0	0.7	32.3%
Others	1.4	2.0	7.9	3.7	38.3%
Total	25.6	28.4	57.7	54.2	28.4%

Top Export Markets for Waferboard from Croatia in 2022:

Bosnia and Herzegovina (72.2K cubic meters)
Italy (53.5K cubic meters)
Slovenia (14.5K cubic meters)
Serbia (13.8K cubic meters)
Austria (10.5K cubic meters)
Hungary (7.2K cubic meters)
Romania (2.9K cubic meters)

Waferboard Imports in Croatia

In 2022, the amount of waferboards imported into Croatia contracted to 140K cubic meters, which is down by -9% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at 161K cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, waferboard imports reached $54M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Waferboard in Croatia (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Austria	22.9	22.6	28.6	33.2	13.2%
Hungary	7.1	5.8	7.5	7.9	3.6%
Romania	1.8	1.8	2.4	2.6	13.0%
Czech Republic	2.8	3.0	2.2	2.6	-2.4%
Germany	3.0	1.9	2.1	2.6	-4.7%
Italy	3.8	1.7	2.8	2.2	-16.7%
Ukraine	0.8	0.5	1.5	1.3	17.6%
Serbia	1.1	1.2	0.4	0.3	-35.2%
Others	1.7	1.7	2.3	1.0	-16.2%
Total	44.9	40.2	49.9	53.7	6.1%

Top Suppliers of Waferboard to Croatia in 2022:

Austria (85.1K cubic meters)
Hungary (21.6K cubic meters)
Czech Republic (8.1K cubic meters)
Romania (7.0K cubic meters)
Italy (6.3K cubic meters)
Germany (4.3K cubic meters)
Ukraine (4.2K cubic meters)
Serbia (1.0K cubic meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the waferboard market in Croatia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Prodcom 16211313 - Particle board, of wood

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Croatia

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023