Price for Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Croatia - 2023

Price for Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Croatia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average aluminium; powders and flakes import price amounted to $5,128 per ton, surging by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $8,624 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($9,000 per ton), while the price for Germany ($4,208 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Croatia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average aluminium; powders and flakes export price amounted to $8,927 per ton, picking up by 96% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $14,000 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($26,232 per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia stood at $5,035 per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (-5.4%).

Imports of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Croatia

For the fourth year in a row, Croatia recorded growth in purchases abroad of aluminium; powders and flakeses, which increased by 57% to 78 tons in 2022. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 143% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, aluminium; powders and flakes imports surged to $399K in 2022. In general, imports posted a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Croatia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Austria	46.3	60.9	181	222	68.6%
Germany	19.0	17.2	1.2	84.9	64.7%
Slovenia	14.9	55.3	24.9	58.5	57.8%
Others	6.1	5.0	5.5	34.2	77.7%
Total	86.3	138	213	399	66.6%

Top Suppliers of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes to Croatia in 2022:

Austria (51.0 tons)
Germany (20.2 tons)
Slovenia (6.5 tons)

Exports of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Croatia

For the fourth year in a row, Croatia recorded growth in overseas shipments of aluminium; powders and flakeses, which increased by 35% to 60 tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 196% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, aluminium; powders and flakes exports skyrocketed to $531K in 2022. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 268% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.