Croatia: Industrial Roundwood Market 2024

Industrial Roundwood Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian industrial roundwood market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Industrial Roundwood Production in Croatia

In value terms, industrial roundwood production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Industrial Roundwood Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, overseas shipments of industrial roundwood decreased by X% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, industrial roundwood exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X cubic meters), Hungary (X cubic meters) and Italy (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of industrial roundwood exports from Croatia, together comprising X% of total exports. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austria, Germany, Serbia, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X), Italy ($X) and Portugal ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for industrial roundwood exported from Croatia worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The average industrial roundwood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Industrial Roundwood Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, industrial roundwood imports into Croatia soared to X cubic meters, increasing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, industrial roundwood imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Slovenia (X cubic meters) constituted the largest industrial roundwood supplier to Croatia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, industrial roundwood imports from Slovenia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X cubic meters), eightfold. Hungary (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Slovenia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of industrial roundwood to Croatia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Slovenia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average industrial roundwood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Italy ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bosnia and Herzegovina (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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