Artificial parts of the body market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for artificial parts of the body in Croatia expanded from approximately 24.8 million $ in 2018 to 42.5 million $ in 2024. A temporary contraction to 22.6 million $ in 2020 was driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted supply chains and deferred elective medical procedures. Recovery commenced in 2021, supported by the implementation of the Law on the Application of Human Tissues and Cells, which established clear safety and quality standards for medical devices, thereby bolstering market confidence.

Accelerated growth of 37% in 2023 and 21% in 2024 was fueled by technological adoption and evolving demand. The integration of additive manufacturing (3D printing) enabled faster, cost-effective production of personalized implants, while artificial intelligence began optimizing design processes. Concurrent shifts in consumer preferences towards personalized health and wellness solutions increased demand. Regulatory harmonization with EU standards, including updates to the Law on Construction Products in 2024, streamlined market access for new medical devices.

Production artificial parts of the body in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of artificial body parts has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 5 599 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 23.7% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 52.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.1%.

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

Exports artificial parts of the body from Croatia

Exports in kind, kg

Croatia's exports of artificial body parts have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 5 959 kilograms, a 2.1% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 46.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.6%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 6 575 kilograms, which represented a 61.8% increase from the previous year. In 2019, exports dropped by 7.4%, the largest decline in the period.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austria, and Slovenia were consistently the main destinations for Croatia's artificial body part exports by volume. Bosnia and Herzegovina accounted for 24.9% of exports, Austria for 20.5%, and Slovenia for 11.5%. Together, these three countries made up 57.0% of total export flows.

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

Croatia's exports of artificial body parts in value terms reached 3 075 thousand US dollars in 2020, a 68.5% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 42.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 825 thousand US dollars, a 40.9% decline from the previous year. The highest value was in 2018 at 3 086 thousand US dollars.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina were the key partners for Croatia's artificial body part exports by value. Belgium accounted for 25.9% of exports, Slovenia for 16.2%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 14.8%. Combined, these three countries represented 57.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports artificial parts of the body to Croatia

Imports in kind, kg

Croatia's imports of artificial body parts have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 30 138 kilograms, a 7.8% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 26.9%, with an average annual decline of 9.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Germany, and Italy were the principal sources for Croatia's artificial body part imports by volume. Together, these three markets accounted for 60.9% 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 artificial body parts in value terms have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 20 106 thousand US dollars, a 13.1% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 6.0%, with an average annual decrease of 2.0%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 23 367 thousand US dollars, which was a 9.3% increase from the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Belgium, and Germany were the largest markets for Croatia's artificial body part imports by value. Together, these three countries accounted for 60.1% of total import flows.

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

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