The Croatian steel woven cloth market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2024, after three years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Steel Woven Cloth Production in Croatia
In value terms, steel woven cloth production skyrocketed to $X in 2024 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2024, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Steel Woven Cloth ExportsExports from Croatia
In 2024, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of woven cloth, including endless bands, of iron or steel wire, when their volume increased by X% to X square meters. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, steel woven cloth exports rose modestly to $X in 2024. In general, exports posted notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2024, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina (X square meters) was the main destination for steel woven cloth exports from Croatia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, steel woven cloth exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X square meters), threefold. Serbia (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bosnia and Herzegovina totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Serbia (X% per year).
In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) remains the key foreign market for woven cloth, including endless bands, of iron or steel wire exports from Croatia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Serbia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Serbia (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2024, the average steel woven cloth export price amounted to $X per square meter, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2024, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2024, 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.
Steel Woven Cloth ImportsImports into Croatia
In 2024, the amount of woven cloth, including endless bands, of iron or steel wire imported into Croatia declined dramatically to X square meters, reducing by X% on 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2014 to 2024, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, steel woven cloth imports fell dramatically to $X in 2024. Overall, imports showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2024, Albania (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of steel woven cloth to Croatia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, steel woven cloth imports from Albania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X square meters), fivefold. Serbia (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.
From 2012 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Albania was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Serbia (X% per year).
In value terms, the largest steel woven cloth suppliers to Croatia were Serbia ($X), Albania ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.
Serbia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
The average steel woven cloth import price stood at $X per square meter in 2024, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2024, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per square meter), while the price for Slovakia ($X per thousand square meters) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Source: IndexBox Platform
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The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2024 were China, Turkey and the United States, with a combined 39% share of global consumption. Saudi Arabia, India, Japan, France, Russia, Indonesia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.
China constituted the country with the largest volume of steel woven cloth production, comprising approx. 33% of total volume. Moreover, steel woven cloth production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey, twofold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with a 9.3% share.
In value terms, Serbia, Albania and Germany were the largest steel woven cloth suppliers to Croatia, with a combined 55% share of total imports.
In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina remains the key foreign market for woven cloth, including endless bands, of iron or steel wire exports from Croatia, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Serbia, with a 9.6% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 5% share.
The average steel woven cloth export price stood at $5.9 per square meter in 2024, waning by -36.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 1,687% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $13 per square meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2024, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
The average steel woven cloth import price stood at $2.9 per square meter in 2024, which is down by -16.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 263% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $29 per square meter in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2024, import prices failed to regain momentum.