Croatia: Lead Market 2022

Lead Market Size in Croatia

After four years of decline, the Croatian lead market increased by X% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. Lead consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lead Production in Croatia

In value terms, lead production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Lead Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, approx. X tons of lead were exported from Croatia; almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lead exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) was the main destination for lead exports from Croatia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lead exports to the Czech Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Czech Republic amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) remains the key foreign market for lead exports from Croatia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Czech Republic totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Slovenia ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Lead Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, the amount of lead imported into Croatia contracted sharply to X tons, shrinking by -X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a sharp downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lead imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports faced a sharp reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of lead imports to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest lead suppliers to Croatia were Germany ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average lead import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, lead import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform