Paper finishing agents market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The Croatian market for paper finishing agents began a period of substantial growth from 2018 to 2024. Starting at 133 tons in 2018, market volume rose to 161 tons in 2019 and then surged to 382 tons in 2020, more than doubling within a year.

This expansion continued through 2021 and 2022, with the market reaching 396 tons and 406 tons respectively. A second phase of rapid growth followed, lifting consumption to 746 tons in 2023 and then to 1 805 tons in 2024, representing a more than thirteen-fold increase over the seven-year period.

Production paper finishing agents in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, $ US

Croatia's production of paper finishing agents increased in 2020 after two consecutive years of decline. Output was valued at 35 337 US dollars, marking a moderate year-over-year growth of 3.5%. However, between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 23.3%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 8.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 34 133 US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 15.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

In 2020, Croatia produced 20 280 kilograms of paper finishing agents, representing a 7.1% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 12.8%, averaging an annualized reduction of 4.5%. The largest decrease was observed in 2018 at 10.7%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 with a rise of 5.1%.

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

Exports paper finishing agents from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend during the observed period. Exports of paper finishing agents from Croatia reached 57.7 tonnes in 2020, up by 26.8% year-over-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 25.1 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 21.1%. In contrast, the largest increase was in 2019 at 81.4%. Overall, export levels fluctuated significantly, with a 2.3-fold difference between the high in 2020 and the low in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Croatia's exports of paper finishing agents in kind were Slovenia, accounting for 51.7% of exports, Bosnia and Herzegovina with 22.1%, and Romania at 14.4%. Together, these three countries represented 88.1% 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

Croatia's exports of paper finishing agents in value terms grew for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 77.1 thousand US dollars, a strong year-over-year increase of 10.9%. However, between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 25.2%, averaging an annualized decline of 9.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 56.5 thousand US dollars, with the largest drop that year at 45.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a rise of 23.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Croatia's exports of paper finishing agents in value terms were Slovenia, which accounted for 31.2% of exports, Bosnia and Herzegovina at 24.1%, and the United States with 15.3%. Collectively, these three markets made up 70.6% 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 paper finishing agents to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

The market showed volatility over the observed period. Imports of paper finishing agents into Croatia amounted to 419.6 tonnes in 2020, a substantial increase of 127.3% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 137.0 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 44.6%. Import levels varied widely, with a 3.1-fold difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the top sources for Croatia's imports of paper finishing agents in kind were Austria, representing 34.9% of imports, Slovenia at 25.3%, and Poland with 14.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 74.5% of total import flows.

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

The data indicates irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Imports of paper finishing agents into Croatia reached 578.6 thousand US dollars in 2020, showing a sharp year-over-year increase of 88.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 268.7 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 35.6%. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with a 2.2-fold difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three main markets for Croatia's imports of paper finishing agents in value terms were Austria, Slovenia, and Germany. Together, they absorbed 80.7% 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