Brake fluids and antifreezes market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the Croatian market for brake fluids and antifreezes showed considerable volatility in volume. The market size began at 4 985 tons in 2018, fell to a low of 3 786 tons in 2019, then recovered to 4 362 tons in 2020 before declining again to 3 892 tons in 2021.

The market surged dramatically to its peak of 5 951 tons in 2022. This expansion was followed by a sharp contraction over the next two years, with volume dropping to 4 223 tons in 2023 and further to 3 268 tons in 2024, ending the period significantly below the starting level.

Production brake fluids and antifreezes in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of brake fluids and antifreezes in Croatia has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 5 008 thousand US dollars, marking a 3.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 3.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.3%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 5 681 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 9.0% occurring that same year. In contrast, the most significant drop was observed in 2019, when production decreased by 8.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

The volume of brake fluids and antifreezes produced in Croatia has decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Croatia produced 3 434 tonnes, representing a gradual year-over-year reduction of 4.7%. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, production volume declined by 15.9%, averaging an annual decrease of 5.6%. The peak production volume was reached in 2018 at 4 399 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 7.7%. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, with an 18.1% drop.

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

Exports brake fluids and antifreezes from Croatia

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Exports of brake fluids and antifreezes from Croatia have fallen for the second year in a row. In 2020, Croatia exported 3 449 tonnes, which is 19.0% less than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export volumes decreased by 20.6%, resulting in an average annual decline of 7.4%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 4 979 tonnes, with the largest increase of 14.6% also occurring that year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Slovenia, Austria, and Belgium were the primary destinations for Croatia's exports of brake fluids and antifreezes by volume. Slovenia accounted for 40.3% of exports, Austria for 26.0%, and Belgium for 13.0%. Together, these three countries represented 79.3% 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

Exports of brake fluids and antifreezes from Croatia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Croatia exported 7 959 thousand US dollars worth of these products, reflecting a sharp 33.8% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value grew by 107.3%, averaging an annual increase of 27.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina formed the core markets for Croatia's exports of brake fluids and antifreezes by value. Belgium led with 42.7% of exports, followed by Slovenia at 23.5%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina at 13.9%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 80.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports brake fluids and antifreezes to Croatia

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Imports of brake fluids and antifreezes into Croatia have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, Croatia imported 5 565 tonnes, showing a 1.5% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import volumes fell by 8.1%, with an average annual decline of 2.8%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 5 565 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 16.8%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 20.2% decrease.

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

During the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belgium, and Slovenia were the leading sources for Croatia's imports of brake fluids and antifreezes by volume. Germany accounted for 27.9% of imports, Belgium for 19.8%, and Slovenia for 12.8%. Together, these three countries made up 60.5% of total import flows.

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

Imports of brake fluids and antifreezes into Croatia have decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value amounted to 6 595 thousand US dollars, indicating a controlled 4.7% drop compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, import value declined by 9.7%, averaging an annual decrease of 3.3%. The peak import value was in 2018 at 8 698 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 19.1%. The most substantial decline was in 2019, with a 20.4% reduction.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belgium, and Slovenia were the main sources for Croatia's imports of brake fluids and antifreezes by value. Germany led with 31.3% of imports, while Belgium and Slovenia each accounted for 15.4%. Combined, these three countries represented 62.1% of total import value.

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

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