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Asphalt and bitumen articles market in Croatia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for asphalt and bitumen articles in Croatia, measured in value, declined from approximately $8.6 million in 2018 to $7.8 million in 2020. It then reversed course, growing steadily to reach $10.0 million in 2021, $11.9 million in 2022, $14.1 million in 2023, and $17.0 million in 2024.

The expansion in 2023 was supported by Arkada d.o.o. commissioning a fully automated asphalt production base, certified under EU construction product regulations, which enhanced efficiency and quality. In 2024, ongoing production activity and increasing consumer preference for durable two-layer asphalt for driveways and yards, due to its longevity and weather resistance, further stimulated market demand.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Croatia
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production asphalt and bitumen articles in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Croatia's production of asphalt and bitumen articles was valued at 2 940 K $ US, marking a 7.0% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 4.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.6%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 2 746 K $ US, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 3 226 K $ US. The most significant drop in production was observed in 2019, when it fell by 14.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.6%	(14.9%)	7.0%	(1.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports asphalt and bitumen articles from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Croatia's export volume of asphalt and bitumen articles saw a decline. In 2020, exports totaled 4 051 t, representing a 4.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 43.8%, averaging an annual growth rate of 12.9%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 220 t, with the largest year-over-year increase also occurring in 2019 at 23.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.4%	23.4%	(4.0%)	12.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Croatia's asphalt and bitumen articles exports in volume terms were Slovenia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Slovenia accounted for 32.9% of exports, Serbia for 28.2%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 23.4%. Together, these three countries represented 84.5% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Croatia's export value of asphalt and bitumen articles declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 2 025 K $ US, reflecting a 10.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 32.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.9%. The peak export value was recorded in 2018 at 2 405 K $ US, which also saw the largest year-over-year increase of 57.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	57.9%	(5.5%)	(10.9%)	9.9%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, Slovenia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina were the primary markets for Croatia's asphalt and bitumen articles in value terms. Slovenia accounted for 39.3% of exports, Serbia for 31.8%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 21.0%. Collectively, these three countries absorbed 92.1% of total export value, solidifying their position as the main export directions.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports asphalt and bitumen articles to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia's import volume of asphalt and bitumen articles stood at 16 631 t, remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports increased by 34.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 10.3%. The largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2018, when imports rose by 23.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.9%	8.4%	0.0%	10.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Russia, and Slovenia were the leading suppliers of asphalt and bitumen articles to Croatia in volume terms. Austria accounted for 37.1% of imports, Russia for 18.2%, and Slovenia for 14.9%. Together, these three countries supplied 70.2% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Croatia's import value of asphalt and bitumen articles declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 6 886 K $ US, down by 7.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 25.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.8%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 7 737 K $ US, which also experienced the largest year-over-year increase of 40.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	40.8%	(3.9%)	(7.4%)	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2017–2020 period, three key markets—Austria, Slovenia, and Russia—collectively accounted for 69.2% of the total import value of asphalt and bitumen articles to Croatia.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io