Ceramic roofing tiles market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the ceramic roofing tiles market in Croatia showed significant fluctuations. Growth to 27 941 thousand USD in 2019 was supported by rising consumer interest in large tile formats and designs that imitate natural materials like stone and wood, which boosted demand. The market contraction to 24 512 thousand USD in 2020 coincided with local manufacturers such as Polet Keramika revitalizing its management and creative team, and Keramika Kanjiža launching a new digital print floor program, reflecting industry efforts to adapt product offerings during a challenging period.

After 2020, the market recovered, reaching 27 403 thousand USD in 2021, driven by new design trends like patchwork and mix-match styles alongside high-definition digital printing that enhanced tile appeal. In 2022, consumer preference for energy-efficient building materials and the dominance of large-format floor tiles helped maintain market volume around 27 262 thousand USD. Through 2023 and 2024, the market stabilized near 28 200 thousand USD, while production continued to grow, supported by ongoing design innovations and sustained domestic demand.

Production ceramic roofing tiles in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's ceramic roofing tile production experienced a two-year growth period before declining. In 2019, output reached its peak at 35 175 K $ US, but by 2020 it had fallen to 29 070 K $ US, representing a 17.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production increased by 4.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.4%. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, when production rose by 13.8%.

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

Exports ceramic roofing tiles from Croatia

Exports in kind, K t

Following two consecutive years of growth, Croatia's ceramic roofing tile exports declined. In 2019, exports peaked at 101.0 K t, but in 2020 they dropped to 87.7 K t, marking a 13.2% decrease from the previous year. The largest year-on-year increase was recorded in 2018, when exports grew by 7.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina was the leading destination for Croatia's ceramic roofing tile exports, accounting for 51.8% of total export volume. Serbia followed with 21.4%, and Slovenia with 14.2%. Together, these three countries represented 87.4% of Croatia's total ceramic roofing tile exports 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

After two years of expansion, Croatia's ceramic roofing tile exports in value terms contracted. In 2019, export value reached its highest point at 20 183 K $ US, but in 2020 it fell to 18 447 K $ US, showing an 8.6% decline from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 14.8%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 4.7%. The most substantial year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, with a 13.2% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina was the primary buyer of Croatian ceramic roofing tiles in value terms, representing 50.6% of total export value. Serbia accounted for 24.0%, and Slovenia for 12.1%. Collectively, these three markets made up 86.6% of Croatia's total ceramic roofing tile 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 ceramic roofing tiles to Croatia

Imports in kind, K t

Croatia's ceramic roofing tile imports have grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, import volume reached 84.5 K t, reflecting an 8.4% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 33%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 10.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Hungary was the leading source of Croatia's ceramic roofing tile imports by volume, accounting for 32.2% of total imports. Slovenia followed closely with 31.3%, and Italy contributed 12.1%. Together, these three countries supplied 75.6% of Croatia's ceramic roofing tile imports 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 ceramic roofing tile imports have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value reached 18 447 K $ US, showing a 7.3% gain from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 36.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 10.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary was the main source of Croatia's ceramic roofing tile imports in value terms, representing 38.1% of total import value. Slovenia accounted for 26.8%, and Germany for 15.0%. Collectively, these three countries supplied 80.0% of Croatia's ceramic roofing tile import value during this period.

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

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