Croatia: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Croatia

The Croatian market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers rose slightly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Croatia

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Croatia reduced to X tons, declining by X% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Serbia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovenia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (X% per year) and Serbia (X% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports from Croatia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Serbia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovenia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (X% per year) and Serbia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated modest growth 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. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Albania ($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 Serbia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, approx. X tons of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers were imported into Croatia; falling by X% compared with the year before. In general, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2022. The total import value 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 was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers suppliers to Croatia were Austria ($X), Sweden ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Austria, 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

In 2022, the average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a mild expansion 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, import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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