Croatia: Market for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Croatia

The Croatian market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) soared to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Croatia

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Croatia

In 2023, shipments abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports totaled $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) were the main destinations of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Croatia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Slovenia, Montenegro, the Czech Republic and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Serbia ($X) constituted the largest markets for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Croatia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Montenegro ($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 Slovenia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Croatia

For the fifth consecutive year, Croatia recorded decline in purchases abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports stood at $X in 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Croatia, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Croatia were Germany ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform