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Solid sodium hydroxide 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 size for solid sodium hydroxide in Croatia declined gradually from 405.6 thousand USD in 2018 to 360.5 thousand USD in 2020, with annual reductions of 5.4% and 6.1% respectively.

A sharp turnaround occurred in 2021, with the market expanding by 37.4% to 495.2 thousand USD. Growth accelerated dramatically in 2022, reaching a peak of 820.0 thousand USD, which represented a 65.6% increase from the previous year.

This peak was followed by a 28.4% contraction in 2023 to 587.2 thousand USD, before the market partially recovered to 695.6 thousand USD in 2024, an 18.5% increase from the 2023 level.

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 value
    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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Croatia
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2018-2024, $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In value, 2018-2024, $ 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 solid sodium hydroxide in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, $ US

Solid sodium hydroxide production in Croatia declined after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 11,328 US dollars, but then fell sharply in 2020 to 6,673 US dollars, representing a 41.1% year-over-year decline. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 20.3%. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 29%, with an average annual decline rate of 10.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.3%	0.3%	(41.1%)	(10.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports solid sodium hydroxide from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia exported 71.1 tons of solid sodium hydroxide in 2020, marking a significant 23.3% drop compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 59.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 20.3%. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 62.6%, with an average annual decline rate of 27.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(59.5%)	20.3%	(23.3%)	(27.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Croatia's solid sodium hydroxide exports were primarily directed toward Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Together, these two countries accounted for 93.6% of total export volumes, while other destinations played a relatively minor role.

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 solid sodium hydroxide exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value amounted to 52,300 US dollars, down 32.0% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 60.5%, with an average annual decline rate of 26.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(39.8%)	(3.6%)	(32.0%)	(26.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina remained the primary buyers of solid sodium hydroxide from Croatia in value terms. Their combined share reached 96.4% of total export value, with the remainder distributed across various other countries.

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 solid sodium hydroxide to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Croatia imported 482.0 tons of solid sodium hydroxide in 2020, representing a 10.5% decrease compared to 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 465.7 tons, which also saw the largest annual decline at 36.7%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase at 15.7%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 34.5%, with an average annual decline rate of 13.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(36.7%)	15.7%	(10.5%)	(13.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland, Romania, and Austria were the main sources of solid sodium hydroxide imports to Croatia in volume terms. Poland accounted for 58.5% of imports, Romania for 14.4%, and Austria for 6.5%, together representing 79.4% of total import volumes.

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

Croatia's solid sodium hydroxide imports declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value reached 406,100 US dollars, showing a modest 9.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 25%, with an average annual decline rate of 9.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.5%)	(5.2%)	(9.6%)	(9.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Poland, Germany, and Romania were the leading sources of solid sodium hydroxide imports to Croatia in value terms. Poland accounted for 49.6% of import value, Germany for 14.5%, and Romania for 11.5%, collectively representing 75.5% of total import value.

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