Asphalt paving mixtures and blocks market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The asphalt paving mixtures and blocks market in Croatia saw volatile volume movements between 2018 and 2022. Consumption started at 759 thousand tons in 2018, fell to 709 thousand tons in 2019, then climbed sharply to 1 116 thousand tons in 2021 before retreating to 942 thousand tons in 2022.

A strong rebound occurred in 2023, with market volume reaching 1 230 thousand tons. This growth coincided with the industry's push toward sustainable production, as companies like CEMEX expanded recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) processing capacity and Shell scaled up warm-mix asphalt solutions, boosting the supply of eco-friendly mixes for major road projects. State and local government focus on road maintenance and rehabilitation provided steady demand. In 2024, volume eased slightly to 1 188 thousand tons, remaining at a high level supported by continued infrastructure investments and innovations in bio-modified binders and higher RAP content mixes.

Production asphalt paving mixtures and blocks in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Croatia's output of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks was valued at 42 505 thousand US dollars, marking a dramatic 36.9% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 38.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 11.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 5.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Croatia produced 911.2 thousand tonnes of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks, representing a sudden 25.4% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 9.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 726.7 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 12.8% during this period.

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

Exports asphalt paving mixtures and blocks from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's exports of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 40 909 tonnes, reflecting a strong 13.9% year-over-year drop. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 46.6%, with a compound annual decline rate of 18.9%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2018 at 97 233 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 26.9% that year. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a 51.1% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia's exports of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks were almost exclusively directed to Slovenia, which accounted for 93.2% of total exports in volume terms.

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 export value of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 2 533 thousand US dollars, indicating a steep 27.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 32%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 12.1%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 5 195 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 39.4% that year. The most substantial drop occurred in 2019, with a 32.4% decline.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Slovenia was the primary destination for Croatia's exports in value terms, accounting for 81.1% of total flows. Other markets contributed smaller shares, forming a long tail of minor partners.

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 paving mixtures and blocks to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Croatia's imports of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks declined. In 2020, imports were recorded at 16 623 tonnes, down by 43.8% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 4.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 29 552 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 42.2% rise.

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

During 2017-2020, Croatia's imports of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks in volume terms were primarily sourced from Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, which together made up 88.1% of total flows. Other destinations played a secondary role.

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 import value of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 2 311 thousand US dollars, showing a dramatic 25.2% decline from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 14%, with a compound annual decline rate of 4.9%. The peak import value was in 2018 at 4 500 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 67.4% that year. The most significant drop was in 2019, with a 31.3% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Austria, and Italy were the main sources for Croatia's imports in value terms, accounting for 30.6%, 22.4%, and 12.4% of total flows, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 65.5% of all imports.

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

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