Croatia: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2022

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Croatia

In 2021, the Croatian market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a mild downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Croatia

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a perceptible descent. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles were exported from Croatia; rising by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 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, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Croatia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Bosnia and Herzegovina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), fourfold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bosnia and Herzegovina was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+X% per year) and Austria (+X% per year).

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports from Croatia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Serbia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Bosnia and Herzegovina amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (-X% per year) and Serbia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, the amount of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles imported into Croatia soared to X tons, jumping by X% on the year before. Overall, imports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw resilient growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles 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 Slovenia (with a CAGR of +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Serbia ($X) were the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles suppliers to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Slovenia, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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