Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Croatia - 2023

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Croatia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average sulphites; thiosulphates import price amounted to $741 per ton, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($2,620 per ton), while the price for Italy ($454 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Croatia (FOB) - 2022

The average sulphites; thiosulphates export price stood at $2,978 per ton in 2022, jumping by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 41% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($45,875 per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($1,675 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (+39.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Imports in Croatia

In 2022, approx. 491 tons of sulphites; thiosulphateses were imported into Croatia; with a decrease of -31.5% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports faced a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 2.4%.

In value terms, sulphites; thiosulphates imports dropped notably to $364K in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 27%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $442K, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Import of Sulphites; Thiosulphates in Croatia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Italy	221	169	169	179	-6.8%
Germany	4.9	7.5	15.5	67.4	139.6%
United Kingdom	N/A	N/A	19.9	29.8	49.7%
Austria	1.2	0.6	1.1	27.6	184.4%
Hungary	95.5	82.9	59.1	24.0	-36.9%
Slovenia	18.4	50.0	21.3	20.3	3.3%
Netherlands	19.8	16.2	0.6	6.4	-31.4%
Poland	N/A	3.7	138	N/A	3629.7%
Others	18.2	19.0	16.8	9.0	-20.9%
Total	379	348	442	364	-1.3%

Top Suppliers of Sulphites; Thiosulphates to Croatia in 2022:

Italy (394.9 tons)
Germany (28.3 tons)
Slovenia (20.0 tons)
United Kingdom (14.7 tons)
Austria (10.6 tons)
Hungary (9.5 tons)
Netherlands (8.0 tons)

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Exports in Croatia

For the third year in a row, Croatia recorded decline in overseas shipments of sulphites; thiosulphateses, which decreased by -3.6% to 22 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp downturn.

In value terms, sulphites; thiosulphates exports soared to $66K in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt slump.

Export of Sulphites; Thiosulphates in Croatia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Bosnia and Herzegovina	50.3	29.3	29.0	36.8	-9.9%
Slovenia	37.3	29.1	19.2	24.6	-13.0%
Serbia	N/A	15.4	0.3	0.4	-83.9%
Montenegro	2.9	2.3	2.5	0.1	-67.5%
Others	0.7	3.1	2.4	4.3	83.1%
Total	91.2	79.2	53.3	66.2	-10.1%