Croatia: Market for Wood Chips And Particles 2024

Market Size for Wood Chips And Particles in Croatia

The Croatian wood chips and particles market soared to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Wood chips and particles consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Wood Chips And Particles in Croatia

In value terms, wood chips and particles production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Wood Chips And Particles

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, exports of wood chips and particles from Croatia dropped modestly to X cubic meters, falling by X% against 2021. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood chips and particles exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X cubic meters), Hungary (X cubic meters) and Italy (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of wood chips and particles exports from Croatia, together comprising X% of total exports. Austria and Bosnia and Herzegovina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bosnia and Herzegovina (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X), Hungary ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest markets for wood chips and particles exported from Croatia worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average wood chips and particles export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a mild decrease. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per cubic meter) 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 a decline.

Imports of Wood Chips And Particles

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, purchases abroad of wood chips and particles decreased by X% to X cubic meters, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood chips and particles imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Slovenia (X cubic meters) was the main wood chips and particles supplier to Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina (X cubic meters), with a X% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Slovenia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood chips and particles to Croatia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Slovenia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wood chips and particles import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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