Croatia: Market for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Croatia

In 2023, the Croatian market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a dramatic decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Croatia

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, faced a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Croatia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main destinations of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Croatia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Montenegro lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Croatia were Slovenia ($X), Romania ($X) and Serbia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Montenegro ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Croatia

Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports into Croatia fell slightly to X tons in 2021, which is down by X% against 2020. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible slump. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Croatia were Germany ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform