Croatia: Market for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2024

Market Size for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible decline. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Croatia

In value terms, production of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports from Croatia

For the sixth year in a row, Croatia recorded growth in shipments abroad of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), sixfold. Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovenia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Croatia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovenia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, overseas purchases of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated temperate growth 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone suppliers to Croatia were Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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