Croatia: Office Supply Market Overview 2021

Office Supply Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian office supply market contracted notably to $X in 2020, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Office Supply Production in Croatia

In value terms, office supply production fell to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with a decrease of -X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Office Supply Exports

Exports from Croatia

For the fifth year in a row, Croatia recorded growth in shipments abroad of office or school supplies of plastics, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed prominent growth. As a result, exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, office supply exports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. Overall, exports posted a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tonnes), Hungary (X tonnes) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tonnes) were the main destinations of office supply exports from Croatia, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Serbia, Austria and Germany, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Germany, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for office supply exported from Croatia were Slovenia ($X), Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) and Hungary ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Austria, Serbia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2020, the average office supply export price amounted to $X per tonne, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2018 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Office Supply Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of office or school supplies of plastics were imported into Croatia; dropping by -X% compared with 2019 figures. In general, imports saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, office supply imports declined to $X in 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, China (X tonnes) constituted the largest office supply supplier to Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, office supply imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest office supply suppliers to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Turkey 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

The average office supply import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Turkey ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for office or school supplies of plastics in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of office supply consumption was China (398K tonnes), comprising approx. 18% of total volume. Moreover, office supply consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (165K tonnes), twofold. India (163K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.4% share.

What are the largest producers of office or school supplies of plastics in the world?

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China (667K tonnes) remains the largest office supply producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 30% of total volume. Moreover, office supply production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (166K tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Pakistan (74K tonnes), with a 3.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of office or school supplies of plastics to Croatia?

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In value terms, the largest office supply suppliers to Croatia were China ($837K), Germany ($790K) and Turkey ($363K), together comprising 64% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of office or school supplies of plastics from Croatia?

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In value terms, the largest markets for office supply exported from Croatia were Slovenia ($209K), Bosnia and Herzegovina ($139K) and Hungary ($137K), together accounting for 71% of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, Serbia and Germany, which together accounted for a further 18%.

What is the average export price for office or school supplies of plastics in Croatia?

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The average office supply export price stood at $3,919 per tonne in 2020, dropping by -36.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for office or school supplies of plastics in Croatia?

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In 2020, the average office supply import price amounted to $3,924 per tonne, surging by 5.5% against the previous year.