Croatia: Paper Articles Market 2024

Paper Articles Market Size in Croatia

After two years of decline, the Croatian paper articles market increased by X% to $X in 2023. Overall, consumption, however, saw a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paper Articles Production in Croatia

In value terms, paper articles production soared to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Paper articles production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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Paper Articles Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2023, the amount of boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums of paper exported from Croatia amounted to X tons, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper articles exports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

North Macedonia (X tons) was the main destination for paper articles exports from Croatia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, paper articles exports to North Macedonia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to North Macedonia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums of paper exports from Croatia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by North Macedonia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovenia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: North Macedonia (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paper articles export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to North Macedonia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Articles Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2023, supplies from abroad of boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums of paper increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper articles imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Bulgaria (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paper articles to Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, paper articles imports from Bulgaria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovenia (X tons), fourfold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Bulgaria was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums of paper to Croatia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Bulgaria was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (X% per year) and Slovenia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paper articles import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform