Tablecloths and serviettes of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market for paper tablecloths and serviettes in Croatia showed significant volatility. Starting at 3.2 thousand tons valued at 8.4 million USD in 2018, the market volume contracted to 3.0 thousand tons the following year. A sharp decline occurred in 2020, with the market shrinking to 2.0 thousand tons worth 4.8 million USD. A recovery phase began in 2021, with volume growing to 2.4 thousand tons. This upward trend continued through 2022 and 2023, reaching a peak of 2.9 thousand tons with a market value of 10.7 million USD by the end of 2023.

In 2024, the market volume declined to 2.7 thousand tons, while its value decreased to 10.1 million USD. This downturn aligned with a reported contraction in consumption across Europe, where the overall market for these paper products saw volume and revenue declines, reflecting broader regional demand trends.

Production paper tablecloths and serviettes in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 1 300 thousand US dollars, marking a steep 51.3% drop from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 55.8%, which translates to an annualized decline of 23.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 3 113 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 5.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Croatia's production volume of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 677 tonnes were produced, representing a sudden 49.3% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production dropped by 57.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -24.6%.

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

Exports paper tablecloths and serviettes from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia exported 314 tonnes of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers, reflecting a 43.1% fall from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 37.8%, with a CAGR of -14.7%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 551 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 15.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Slovenia, Sweden, and Germany were the main destinations for Croatia's exports of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers. Slovenia accounted for 37.7% of exports in kind, Sweden for 10.6%, and Germany for 10.3%, together absorbing 58.6% of total exports.

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 exported tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers worth 758 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a steep 38.5% loss compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 33.4%, with a CAGR of -12.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 1 233 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 10.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Germany, and Serbia stood out as the main markets for Croatia's exports in value terms. Slovenia represented 38.0% of exports, Germany 9.8%, and Serbia 9.5%, together accounting for 57.4% 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 tablecloths and serviettes to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia imported 1 623 tonnes of foreign tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers, marking a 27.4% decline from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 33.7%, equating to an annualized rate of -12.8%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 1.5%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Italy, Slovenia, and Germany were the key partners for Croatia's imports in kind. Italy accounted for 22.9% of imports, Slovenia for 22.0%, and Germany for 18.7%, together making up 63.6% 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

Croatia's imports of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 4 000 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a sharp 31.8% decrease over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 30.2%, with an annualized decline of 11.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 6 356 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 4.1%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, Germany, Slovenia, and Italy were the largest suppliers of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers to Croatia in value terms. Germany accounted for 24.8% of imports, Slovenia for 21.3%, and Italy for 19.8%, together forming 65.9% of total imports.

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

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