Croatia: Market for Benzol (Benzene), Toluol (Toluene) And Xylol (Xylenes) 2024

Market Size for Benzol (Benzene), Toluol (Toluene) And Xylol (Xylenes) in Croatia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Croatian benzol, toluol and xylol market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption saw a noticeable shrinkage. Benzol, toluol and xylol consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Benzol (Benzene), Toluol (Toluene) And Xylol (Xylenes) in Croatia

In value terms, benzol, toluol and xylol production shrank significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a dramatic setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Benzol, toluol and xylol production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Benzol (Benzene), Toluol (Toluene) And Xylol (Xylenes)

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, approx. X tons of benzol (benzene), toluol (toluene) and xylol (xylenes) were exported from Croatia; which is down by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, benzol, toluol and xylol exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for benzol, toluol and xylol exports from Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, benzol, toluol and xylol exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium amounted to X%.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for benzol, toluol and xylol exported from Croatia worldwide.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average benzol, toluol and xylol export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Benzol (Benzene), Toluol (Toluene) And Xylol (Xylenes)

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, purchases abroad of benzol (benzene), toluol (toluene) and xylol (xylenes) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, benzol, toluol and xylol imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main suppliers of benzol, toluol and xylol imports to Croatia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Slovenia ($X) appeared to be the largest benzol, toluol and xylol suppliers to Croatia, together comprising X% of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average benzol, toluol and xylol import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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