Asphalt or similar material articles in rolls market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for asphalt articles in rolls in Croatia fluctuated between 2018 and 2024, starting at 3.6 million m² and reaching 5.2 million m² by the end of the period. After a significant increase to 4.7 million m² in 2019, volume stabilized around 4.6 million m² in 2022 and 2023 before a notable recovery in 2024.

A key driver for market growth was the adoption of the Technical Regulation for Asphalt Pavements in 2021, which established comprehensive standards for material properties, design, and construction. This regulatory update likely stimulated demand for compliant products, contributing to the market volume peak of 5.0 million m² that year.

Subsequent market conditions were shaped by regulatory alignment with EU waste management rules and a growing industry focus on sustainability. The implementation of the Waste Landfill Ordinance and stable construction material prices supported market activity, facilitating the volume expansion to 5.2 million m² in 2024.

Production asphalt articles in rolls in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Croatia's production of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls was valued at 2 625 K $ US, marking a modest year-over-year increase of 0.9%. Over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 3.6%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 1.2%. The lowest value during this timeframe was recorded in 2019 at 2 601 K $ US, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 3 111 K $ US. The most significant drop was observed in 2019, with a decline of 16.4%, whereas the largest rise took place in 2018, with an increase of 14.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K m²

The market for asphalt or similar material articles in rolls in Croatia showed an unstable trend throughout the analyzed period. From 2018 to 2020, the production volume fluctuated significantly, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 2.3 times. In 2020, Croatia produced 1 331 K m² of these articles, representing a year-over-year growth of 4.7%. The minimum production volume was recorded in 2018 at 576 K m². The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a decrease of 19.2%, while the most substantial increase was in 2019, with a surge of 120.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Exports asphalt articles in rolls from Croatia

Exports in kind, K m²

Following a two-year period of growth, the export volumes of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls from Croatia declined. In 2020, exports were recorded at 998 K m², indicating a moderate decrease of 4.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports overall increased by 33.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.0%. The highest export volume was achieved in 2019 at 1 048 K m². The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 23.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

From 2017 to 2020, the primary destinations for Croatia's exports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls in kind were Slovenia, accounting for 43.7% of exports, Bosnia and Herzegovina with 25.8%, and Serbia at 19.9%. Together, these three countries represented 89.5% of total export flows during this period.

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 asphalt or similar material articles in rolls in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 823 K $ US, showing a significant decrease of 15.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms increased by 24.9%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 7.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 2 304 K $ US. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 57.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Slovenia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina remained the leading buyers of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls from Croatia in value terms. Slovenia accounted for 38.8% of exports, Serbia for 33.4%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 20.1%. Collectively, these three countries made up 92.2% of total export value during this timeframe.

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

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

Imports asphalt articles in rolls to Croatia

Imports in kind, K m²

After a two-year period of growth, Croatia's imports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls in kind declined. In 2020, imports totaled 4 226 K m², reflecting a moderate decrease of 5.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports in kind increased by 30.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.3%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 447 K m². The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 20.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Austria, Slovenia, and Russia were the key partners for Croatia's imports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls in kind. Austria accounted for 35.8% of imports, Slovenia for 19.4%, and Russia for 14.9%. Together, these three countries represented 70.1% of total import flows during this period.

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 asphalt or similar material articles in rolls in value terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports came to 6 003 K $ US, amounting to a drop of 10.3% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms increased by 32.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 6 716 K $ US. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 48.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Slovenia, and Italy continued to be the main suppliers of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls to Croatia in value terms. Austria accounted for 49.0% of imports, Slovenia for 15.5%, and Italy for 10.8%. Collectively, these three countries formed 75.3% of total import value during this timeframe.

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

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