Mixed alkylbenzenes and alkylnaphthalenes market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for mixed alkylbenzenes and alkylnaphthalenes in Croatia exhibited high volatility between 2018 and 2024. After an initial contraction in 2019, volume rebounded sharply in 2020, only to fall again in 2021. A sustained expansion then followed, lifting the market to a peak of 42 843 kg in 2023 before a partial correction in 2024.

This volatility was primarily linked to import flows, which dropped by nearly half in 2019 before soaring in 2020 and again in 2023. Domestic production, after declining through 2021, entered a growth phase from 2022 onward, reaching 18 950 kg by 2024. Exports, which had been minimal after 2019, fell to zero in the last two years, further amplifying net market volume.

Production mixed alkylbenzenes and alkylnaphthalenes in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, $ US

Croatia's production of mixed alkylbenzenes and alkylnaphthalenes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 50 958 US dollars, remaining broadly stable compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 4.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 54 091 US dollars, which saw a 1.4% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 5.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Croatia's production of mixed alkylbenzenes and alkylnaphthalenes declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 13 924 kilograms were produced, representing a modest decrease of 4.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 12.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.4%.

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

Exports mixed alkylbenzenes and alkylnaphthalenes from Croatia

Exports in kind, kg

The market exhibited volatility during these years, with a peak in 2018 and a trough in 2019, showing a 6.2-fold amplitude. In 2020, Croatia exported 910 kilograms of mixed alkylbenzenes and alkylnaphthalenes, representing a 150.0% rise year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 254 kilograms, while the minimum was in 2019 at 364 kilograms. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 83.8% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia continued to lead as the primary markets for exports in kind, together accounting for 96.3% of total flows, with other partners playing a supplementary role.

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, $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports peaked in 2018 and reached their lowest point in 2019, with an 8.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign supplies of mixed alkylbenzenes and alkylnaphthalenes from Croatia stood at 4 840 US dollars, up by 186.2% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 14 078 US dollars, while the minimum was in 2019 at 1 691 US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 88.0% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia were the dominant buyers of mixed alkylbenzenes and alkylnaphthalenes from Croatia, together taking 97.2% of total exports in value terms, with other partners forming a less significant background.

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

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

Imports mixed alkylbenzenes and alkylnaphthalenes to Croatia

Imports in kind, kg

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2019, with a 4.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Croatia imported a total of 18 529 kilograms of mixed alkylbenzenes and alkylnaphthalenes, indicating an increase of 215.9% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 5 865 kilograms. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 58.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets — Italy, Russia, and Slovenia — together absorbed 63.5% of total imports in kind of mixed alkylbenzenes and alkylnaphthalenes to Croatia.

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, $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports peaked in 2020 and reached their lowest point in 2019, with a 5.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of mixed alkylbenzenes and alkylnaphthalenes to Croatia totalled 93 289 US dollars, representing a sharp increase of 452.2% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 16 895 US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 64.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets — Russia, Germany, and Slovenia — remained central to imports in value terms, together taking 71.3% of total flows.

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

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