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Croatia - Paints And Varnishes - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Paint and Varnish Price in Croatia - 2023

Paint and Varnish Price in Croatia (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average paint and varnish import price amounted to $4,524 per ton, declining by -2.5% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in December 2022 when the average import price increased by 19% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $5,581 per ton. From January 2023 to July 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($8,136 per ton), while the price for Serbia ($964 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paint and Varnish Price in Croatia (FOB) - 2023

The average paint and varnish export price stood at $2,461 per ton in July 2023, with a decrease of -2.8% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 an increase of 76% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $3,213 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to July 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($3,841 per ton), while the average price for exports to Kosovo ($761 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to North Macedonia (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paint and Varnish Imports in Croatia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of paints and varnishes, when their volume decreased by -9.8% to 28K tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 31K tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, paint and varnish imports stood at $119M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Import of Paint and Varnish in Croatia (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	34.9	39.5	44.5	44.0	8.0%
Italy	22.6	22.0	28.5	29.5	9.3%
Slovenia	9.7	11.1	12.0	11.8	6.8%
Czech Republic	2.3	4.2	5.3	6.4	40.7%
Austria	3.6	3.8	4.3	4.2	5.3%
Poland	3.0	2.8	3.7	3.3	3.2%
Serbia	2.2	2.9	2.9	3.3	14.5%
Hungary	2.7	3.0	3.7	2.4	-3.9%
Others	10.7	11.3	13.4	14.7	11.2%
Total	91.8	101	118	119	9.0%

Top Suppliers of Paint and Varnish to Croatia in 2022:

Germany (8.6K tons)
Italy (6.1K tons)
Slovenia (3.9K tons)
Serbia (3.7K tons)
Austria (1.1K tons)
Czech Republic (0.9K tons)
Poland (0.8K tons)
Hungary (0.8K tons)

Paint and Varnish Exports in Croatia

In 2022, overseas shipments of paints and varnishes decreased by -7.7% to 19K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year.

In value terms, paint and varnish exports expanded markedly to $46M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a significant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +24.3% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +91.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Export of Paint and Varnish in Croatia (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Turkey	1.5	10.0	16.6	17.7	127.7%
Italy	3.6	3.4	5.2	5.9	17.9%
Serbia	3.3	3.0	4.4	4.7	12.5%
Slovenia	3.2	4.1	4.2	4.4	11.2%
Bosnia and Herzegovina	4.2	4.3	4.4	4.3	0.8%
Greece	1.9	1.6	1.8	2.4	8.1%
North Macedonia	1.3	0.9	1.2	1.1	-5.4%
Austria	0.6	1.0	1.3	1.1	22.4%
Hungary	0.9	1.0	1.3	1.1	6.9%
Albania	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	5.3%
Slovakia	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.0%
Others	2.5	2.4	2.5	2.6	1.3%
Total	24.1	32.8	44.0	46.2	24.2%

Top Export Markets for Paint and Varnish from Croatia in 2022:

Turkey (5.7K tons)
Slovenia (2.2K tons)
Bosnia and Herzegovina (2.2K tons)
Italy (1.9K tons)
Serbia (1.9K tons)
North Macedonia (0.9K tons)
Greece (0.7K tons)
Hungary (0.7K tons)
Austria (0.6K tons)
Albania (0.4K tons)
Slovakia (0.4K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paint and varnish market in Croatia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20301150 - Paints and varnishes, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium (including enamels and lacquers)
Prodcom 20301170 - Other paints, varnishes dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium
Prodcom 20301225 - Paints and varnishes, based on polyesters dispersed/dissolved in a non-aqueous medium, weight of the solvent > .50 % of the weight of the solution including enamels and lacquers
Prodcom 20301229 - Paints and varnishes, based on polyesters dispersed/dissolved in a non-aqueous medium including enamels and lacquers excluding weight of the solvent > .50 % of the weight of the solution
Prodcom 20301230 - Paints and varnishes, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers dispersed/dissolved in non-aqueous medium, weight of the solvent > .50 % of the solution weight including enamels and lacquers
Prodcom 20301250 - Other paints and varnishes based on acrylic or vinyl polymers
Prodcom 20301270 - Paints and varnishes: solutions n.e.c.
Prodcom 20301290 - Other paints and varnishes based on synthetic polymers n.e.c.
Prodcom 20302213 - Oil paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers)
Prodcom 20302215 - Prepared water pigments for finishing leather, paints and varnishes (including enamels, lacquers and distempers) (excluding of oil)

Country coverage:

Croatia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Croatia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023