Coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base in Croatia experienced fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. After a drop to 12.4 million USD in 2019, market size recovered over the next two years, reaching 14.8 million USD in 2022. A minor contraction followed in 2023, before growth resumed to 15.2 million USD in 2024, the highest value in the period.

Domestic production declined sharply from 1.22 million USD in 2018 to just 0.27 million USD in 2024. Over the same period, imports increased from 14.2 to 17.7 million USD, while exports rose from 1.8 to 2.8 million USD. This shift indicates a growing reliance on imported goods to meet domestic demand.

Production coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base has increased after a two-year decline. In 2020, output was valued at 976 thousand US dollars, marking a 1.0% increase compared to the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 at 967 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual decline of 20.7% occurring that same year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 31.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 12.0%.

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

Exports coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's exports of coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base have risen following a two-year decrease. In 2020, exports amounted to 123 tonnes, representing a 6.2% year-on-year increase. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 116 tonnes, while the largest annual decline of 44.6% occurred in 2018. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 53.4%, averaging an annual decline of 22.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Italy were the leading destinations for Croatia's exports of coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base in volume terms. Slovenia accounted for 54.0% of exports, Bosnia and Herzegovina for 21.6%, and Italy for 14.3%. Together, these three countries represented 89.9% 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

Croatia's exports of coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base in value terms have increased after a two-year reduction. In 2020, exports stood at 1 872 thousand US dollars, reflecting an 8.1% rise from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 732 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual decline of 4.4% occurring that same year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina dominated Croatia's exports of coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base in value terms. Together, they accounted for 85.7% of total export flows, with the remaining share going to other markets.

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

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

Imports coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Croatia's imports of coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base have declined after a two-year increase. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 048 tonnes, showing a solid decrease of 21.5% year-on-year. Imports peaked in 2019 at 1 336 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 19.2% recorded that year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 2.6%, averaging an annual increase of 0.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Slovenia, and Austria consistently held the top positions in Croatia's import structure for coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base in volume terms. Germany accounted for 20.5% of imports, Slovenia for 20.0%, and Austria for 19.5%. Collectively, these three countries represented 59.9% 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

In 2020, Croatia's imports of coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base in value terms reached 13 648 thousand US dollars, up by 3.4% compared to the previous year. Imports peaked in 2018 at 14 177 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 14.0% occurring that year. The largest annual decline of 6.9% was recorded in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 9.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria, Germany, and Slovenia were the three principal markets for Croatia's imports of coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base in value terms. Together, they accounted for 68.5% of total import flows.

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

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