Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for aluminium doors, windows, frames and thresholds in Croatia expanded from USD 34.9 million in 2018 to USD 55.9 million in 2021. A key driver in 2021 was the strong European demand for aluminium products, with regional production rising by 21%, which boosted market activity in Croatia. Product innovations, including the increased use of recycled aluminium and advanced coatings to meet stricter sustainability standards, also supported this growth period.

In 2022, the market size contracted to USD 52.2 million. European consumption of aluminium doors and windows had reached a record high and began to decline, which affected the Croatian market. Concurrently, global supply chain disruptions and elevated raw material prices increased costs and constrained availability, further contributing to the downturn.

The market surged to USD 73.3 million in 2023 and reached USD 82.4 million in 2024. This significant growth in value occurred despite a slight dip in consumption volumes across Europe, driven primarily by a shift in demand towards premium, energy-efficient window and door systems. Stricter EU energy performance directives and a consumer preference for sustainable products with better thermal insulation fueled this premiumisation trend, elevating the average product value and total market worth. The expansion of global players in the region also intensified competitive pressures, influencing the market landscape.

Production Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 63 224 thousand US dollars, marking a modest rise of 7.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 39.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 11.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Croatia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Croatia's production volume of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 75 377 units were produced, up by 7.2% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 7.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 68 371 units, which also saw the largest decline of 2.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Exports Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds from Croatia

Exports in kind, K unit

The market showed an unstable trend over the period. Volumes reached their minimum in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Croatia's exports amounted to 65.5 thousand units, representing a sharp decline of 28.3% compared to 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 91.2 thousand units, which also saw the largest increase of 72.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, France, and Switzerland were the main destinations for Croatia's exports of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds in volume terms. Slovenia accounted for 39.1% of exports, France for 11.5%, and Switzerland for 10.1%, together absorbing 60.7% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, Croatia's exports of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds increased in 2020. The value reached 25 701 thousand US dollars, amounting to a measured rise of 8.9% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 23 601 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 6.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia were the leading destinations for Croatia's exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 46.5% of exports, Austria for 12.6%, and Slovenia for 7.5%, together absorbing 66.6% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2017-2020

Imports Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds to Croatia

Imports in kind, K unit

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during the period. Imports bottomed in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a threefold difference between these years. In 2020, Croatia's imports amounted to 250.6 thousand units, indicating a sharp increase of 46.4% from 2019. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 82.4 thousand units, which also saw the largest decline of 22.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 107.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Germany, and Italy were the principal suppliers of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds to Croatia in volume terms. Hungary accounted for 32.8% of imports, Germany for 24.7%, and Italy for 13.2%, jointly representing 70.7% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Croatia's imports of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 16 809 thousand US dollars, showing a gain of 20.7% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 95.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 25.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, and Germany played the leading roles in Croatia's imports in value terms. Bosnia and Herzegovina accounted for 45.3% of imports, Slovenia for 14.2%, and Germany for 10.4%, together taking 69.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2017-2020