Chlorides, bromides, iodides and its oxides and hydroxides market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

Croatia's market for chlorides, bromides, iodides and its oxides and hydroxides experienced substantial growth over the 2018-2024 period, with volume rising from 6 825 tons to 11 843 tons. The path was marked by a dip in 2020, a robust recovery in 2021, and continued expansion through 2024.

The 2021 rebound, which saw market volume increase by 41%, aligned with a revival in Croatia's chemical industry. During this year, the market for boron oxides and boric acids also grew, signaling broader sectoral demand that supported consumption of chloride compounds. Subsequent years maintained this upward momentum, with market value reaching 5.4 million USD in 2024.

Production chlorides, bromides, iodides and its oxides and hydroxides in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, $ US

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Production volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, representing a 3.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Croatia's output of chlorides, bromides, iodides and their oxides and hydroxides was valued at 74 314 US dollars, marking a substantial 19.9% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 99 274 US dollars, with the largest increase occurring that same year at 254.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Production volumes varied significantly, with the lowest point in 2017 and the highest in 2019, representing a 6.1-fold difference. In 2020, Croatia produced 11 281 kilograms of chlorides, bromides, iodides and their oxides and hydroxides, which was 12.5% lower than the previous year. The maximum production volume was recorded in 2019 at 12 891 kilograms, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 504.2%.

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

Exports chlorides, bromides, iodides and its oxides and hydroxides from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's exports of chlorides, bromides, iodides and their oxides and hydroxides increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 110 metric tons, representing an 8.3% gain compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 33.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 10.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 788 metric tons, with the largest decline that year at 5.2%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 at 30.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia (34.2% of exports in kind), Serbia (33.7% of exports in kind), and Bosnia and Herzegovina (26.6% of exports in kind) were the leading destinations for Croatia's exports of chlorides, bromides, iodides and their oxides and hydroxides. Together, these three countries accounted for 94.4% of total export flows.

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

After two years of growth, Croatia's exports of chlorides, bromides, iodides and their oxides and hydroxides declined. In 2020, exports stood at 570 thousand US dollars, representing a 7.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 51.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 613 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 40.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Croatia's exports of chlorides, bromides, iodides and their oxides and hydroxides in value terms were Slovenia (36.1% of exports in value terms), Serbia (30.6% of exports in value terms), and Bosnia and Herzegovina (23.7% of exports in value terms). These three countries together accounted for 90.4% of total export value.

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

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

Imports chlorides, bromides, iodides and its oxides and hydroxides to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia imported 7 285 metric tons of chlorides, bromides, iodides and their oxides and hydroxides, reflecting a 16.9% year-over-year decrease. Between 2017 and 2020, imports declined by 12%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.2%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 769 metric tons, with the largest increase occurring that year at 15.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Austria, Italy, and Slovenia—together accounted for 74.8% of Croatia's total imports of chlorides, bromides, iodides and their oxides and hydroxides in kind.

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

After two years of growth, Croatia's imports of chlorides, bromides, iodides and their oxides and hydroxides declined. In 2020, imports totaled 2 156 thousand US dollars, which was 20.1% lower than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 2 698 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 10.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Austria, Germany, and Italy—together accounted for 61.6% of Croatia's total imports of chlorides, bromides, iodides and their oxides and hydroxides in value terms.

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

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