Candles and tapers market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The Croatian market for candles and tapers shifted between 2018 and 2024, with total physical consumption falling from 8 095 t to 6 592 t. Conversely, the market's monetary value rose consistently from $24.0 million to $34.4 million. This divergence points to a market where rising unit prices or a shift toward more valuable products offset the decline in volume.

The drop in volume was led by a sharp contraction in domestic production, which more than halved from 5 973 t to 3 013 t. Imports grew to fill the gap, increasing from 3 189 t to 4 622 t and securing a larger share of supply. Export volumes varied but ended the period near their starting point.

The steady expansion in market value was underpinned by a near-doubling of import value from $7.96 million to $17.06 million. Despite lower output tonnage, the value of domestic production also increased, contributing to a significant rise in the average price per tonne across the market.

Production candles and tapers in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's candle and taper production declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 14 483 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate 3.4% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 27.4%, with an average annual decline of 10.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Croatia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Croatia's candle and taper production dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 3 178 tonnes, a gradual 6.7% fall compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 46.1%, averaging an 18.6% annual decline. The highest output was in 2018 at 5 973 tonnes, while the largest decrease occurred in 2019 with a 43.0% drop. The biggest increase was in 2018, at 1.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports candles and tapers from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's cross-border shipments of candles and tapers fell for the third straight year. In 2020, exports totaled 694 tonnes, a steep 25.4% decline from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 42.9%, with an average annual drop of 17.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Hungary, and Greece were the primary buyers of Croatian candles and tapers in volume terms. Slovenia accounted for 45.2% of exports, Hungary for 13.4%, and Greece for 8.7%, together making up 67.3% of total export volumes.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Croatia's candle and taper deliveries declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports were valued at 1 914 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust 16.8% year-over-year decrease. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 37.2%, with an average annual decline of 14.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, Slovenia, Hungary, and Greece formed the core markets for Croatian candle and taper exports in value terms. Slovenia represented 40.7% of export value, Hungary 13.0%, and Greece 9.9%, together accounting for 63.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2017-2020

Imports candles and tapers to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia imported 3 234 tonnes of candles and tapers, showing a gradual 4.8% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 19.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.1%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 3.2%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 17.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Germany, and Bosnia and Herzegovina were consistently the main sources of candle and taper imports to Croatia in volume terms. Poland accounted for 32.3% of imports, Germany for 23.2%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 13.0%, together comprising 68.4% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Croatia imported 8 578 thousand US dollars worth of candles and tapers in 2020, reflecting a moderate 9.3% year-over-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 27.4%, equating to an 8.4% annualized rate. The largest decline was in 2019 at 1.4%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 18.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2017-2020, Germany, Poland, and Slovenia accounted for the largest share of Croatia's candle and taper imports in value terms. Germany represented 26.9% of import value, Poland 23.3%, and Slovenia 11.0%, together making up 61.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2017-2020