Croatia: Stationery Market 2024

Stationery Market Size in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian stationery market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Stationery Production in Croatia

In value terms, stationery production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Stationery production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Stationery Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, overseas shipments of articles of stationery decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase 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, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, stationery exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent expansion 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, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) were the main destinations of stationery exports from Croatia, together accounting for X% of total exports. Slovenia, Austria, Italy, Germany and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for stationery exported from Croatia were Austria ($X), Hungary ($X) and Serbia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Hungary, 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 stationery export 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Stationery Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, purchases abroad of articles of stationery increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, stationery imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of stationery imports to Croatia, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Poland 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 Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest stationery suppliers to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. China, Hungary, Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 stationery import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform