Builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood in Croatia showed significant volatility between 2018 and 2024. It began at 115.2 million US dollars in 2018, then contracted to 90.0 million US dollars in 2020, representing a steep decline of over 18% from the previous year.

A strong recovery phase followed, with the market value rising by 21% to 109.2 million US dollars in 2021 and then surging by 33% to 145.6 million US dollars in 2022. This growth continued, reaching a peak of 153.2 million US dollars in 2023.

The market corrected in 2024, falling back to 138.1 million US dollars. Despite the recent decline, the overall market size in 2024 remained approximately 20% higher than its level in 2018.

Production builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Croatia's production of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood was valued at 132.0 million US dollars, marking a moderate increase of 3.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 15.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.8%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 133.9 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 16.8% that year. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 4.4%.

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

Exports builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 36 706 tonnes, representing a significant year-on-year growth of 20.2%. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 44.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Croatia's export structure in terms of volume was diversified. Germany accounted for 22.8% of exports, Lithuania for 14.0%, and Slovenia for 12.3%, together making up 49.1% of total flows. The remaining 50.9% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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 builders' joinery and carpentry of wood have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value reached 91 357 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 28.9% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 71.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Lithuania, and Switzerland were the main destinations for Croatia's exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood in value terms. Germany accounted for 24.2% of exports, Lithuania for 16.1%, and Switzerland for 13.4%, together absorbing 53.7% 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 builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Croatia's imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood declined in volume. In 2020, imports totaled 20 814 tonnes, showing a robust contraction of 13.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 10.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.3%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 24 090 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 14.5% that year.

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

Croatia's import structure in terms of volume from 2017 to 2020 was diversified. Austria contributed 20.0% of imports, Bosnia and Herzegovina 15.2%, and Germany 14.0%, together accounting for 49.2% of total flows. No single country held a clearly dominant position.

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

Following a two-year advance, Croatia's imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood decreased in value. In 2020, imports reached 49 317 thousand US dollars, down by 7.2% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 24.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 53 148 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 23.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austria, and Slovenia were the largest suppliers of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood to Croatia in value terms, though none dominated. Bosnia and Herzegovina accounted for 16.0% of imports, Austria for 14.8%, and Slovenia for 14.5%, together making up 45.3% of total import value, with the rest spread across a wide range of smaller partners.

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

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