Croatia: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2022

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Croatia

The Croatian market for household and sanitary articles of paper contracted modestly to $X in 2020, flattening at the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Croatia

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Production peaked in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports from Croatia

For the third consecutive year, Croatia recorded growth in shipments abroad of household and sanitary articles of paper, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper stood at $X in 2020. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the main destinations of exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from Croatia, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austria, Serbia, Hungary, Slovakia, Switzerland, Montenegro, Belgium and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Switzerland (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for household and sanitary articles of paper exported from Croatia were Slovenia ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austria, Serbia, Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Montenegro and Belgium, which together accounted for a further X Czech Republic (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2020, the average export price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per tonne, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports into Croatia

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of household and sanitary articles of paper decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2020. Overall, imports showed a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper reached $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Slovenia (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of imports of household and sanitary articles of paper to Croatia, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austria, Serbia and Hungary, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Serbia, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Slovenia ($X) were the largest household and sanitary articles of paper suppliers to Croatia, together accounting for X% of total imports. Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X saw 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 2020, the average import price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per tonne, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices from Germany ($X per tonne) and Austria ($X per tonne), while the price for Serbia ($X per tonne) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform