Croatia: Market for Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip 2024

Market Size for Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip in Croatia

For the third year in a row, the Croatian non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip in Croatia

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports from Croatia, together comprising X% of total exports. The Czech Republic, Montenegro, Serbia, Bulgaria, Russia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exported from Croatia were Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Serbia, Montenegro, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Russia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip

Imports into Croatia

For the third year in a row, Croatia recorded growth in purchases abroad of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports to Croatia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film suppliers to Croatia were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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