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Ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys and combustible articles market in Croatia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys and combustible articles in Croatia more than doubled in physical terms between 2018 and 2024, rising from 1 684 t to 3 277 t. This overall expansion was interrupted by a decline in 2020, after which consumption recovered and entered a phase of accelerated growth.

Following the drop to 1 404 t in 2020, the domestic market rebounded to 1 748 t in 2021 and continued its ascent to 2 131 t by 2023. The period culminated in a remarkable surge in 2024, with the market size jumping to 3 277 t, representing an increase of over 1 100 t compared to the previous year.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Croatia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys and combustible articles in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys, and combustible articles has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 8 052 thousand US dollars, marking an 18.0% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 68%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 18.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.9%	17.7%	18.0%	18.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Production of ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys, and combustible articles in Croatia has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Croatia produced 4 628 tonnes, up 25.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 103%, with a compound annual growth rate of 26.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	30.3%	24.4%	25.3%	26.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys and combustible articles from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's exports of ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys, and combustible articles have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country exported 4 154 tonnes, a 50.0% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 138.2%, averaging an annual growth rate of 33.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.2%	33.2%	50.0%	33.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia's exports of ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys, and combustible articles were spread across numerous markets. Bosnia and Herzegovina accounted for 19.2% of exports, Spain for 13.3%, and Italy for 12.2%, with these three countries together making up only 44.7% of total export volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Croatia's exports of ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys, and combustible articles have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 6 122 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp year-over-year increase of 49.7%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports expanded by 129.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 31.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.0%	24.5%	49.7%	31.8%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Spain, and Italy were key buyers of ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys, and combustible articles from Croatia, with shares of 18.5%, 14.2%, and 11.6% of export value, respectively. However, their combined share was just 44.4% of total exports, leaving 55.6% distributed among many other trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys and combustible articles to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Croatia's imports of ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys, and combustible articles rebounded in 2020. Import volume reached 930 tonnes, up 21.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 23.1%, with an average annual decline of 8.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 768 tonnes, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 at 34.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(34.5%)	(2.9%)	21.0%	(8.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Germany, and the United Kingdom were the main suppliers of ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys, and combustible articles to Croatia. Serbia accounted for 38.4% of import volume, Germany for 26.8%, and the United Kingdom for 11.3%, together comprising 76.6% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year decrease, Croatia's imports of ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys, and combustible articles increased in 2020. Imports were recorded at 1 711 thousand US dollars, up 16.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 13.7%, with an average annual decrease of 4.8%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 1 475 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline was in 2018 at 22.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.6%)	(3.9%)	16.0%	(4.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Serbia, Germany, and Turkey led as suppliers of ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys, and combustible articles to Croatia. Serbia held 34.5% of import value, Germany 25.9%, and Turkey 10.6%, with their combined share reaching 71.1% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io