Croatia: Newsprint Market 2024

Newsprint Market Size in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian newsprint market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Newsprint Production in Croatia

In value terms, newsprint production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Newsprint Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, approx. X tons of newsprint were exported from Croatia; rising by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of newsprint exports from Croatia, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Albania, which accounted for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Austria ($X), Belgium ($X) and Hungary ($X) were the largest markets for newsprint exported from Croatia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Albania, which accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Albania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average newsprint export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Belgium ($X per ton) and Albania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Albania (X%).

Newsprint Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, the amount of newsprint imported into Croatia fell modestly to X tons, flattening at 2021. Overall, imports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, newsprint imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of newsprint imports to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. France and Sweden 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 France (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest newsprint suppliers to Croatia were Austria ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. France and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average newsprint import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, newsprint import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Slovenia ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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