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Composite paper and paperboard made by sticking layers together with an adhesive not surface coated or impregnated whether or not internally reinforced in rolls or sheets market in Croatia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The physical volume of Croatia's market for adhesive-laminated composite paper and paperboard fluctuated between 2018 and 2024. After a slight dip to 2 237 tons in 2019, consumption recovered to 2 324 tons in 2020 and then expanded sharply to nearly 3 000 tons by 2022. This growth was interrupted in 2023 when volume fell by 13% to 2 609 tons, before a modest rebound to 2 701 tons in 2024.

In value terms, the market demonstrated a strong upward trajectory from 2020 onward. Starting at 3.6 million US dollars in 2020, market value increased by 17% in 2021, surged by 34% to 5.7 million in 2022, and continued growing to reach 6.8 million by 2024. This indicates rising unit prices or a shift toward higher-value products even when physical volume contracted.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Croatia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, kg
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, kg
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production adhesive-laminated composite paper and paperboard in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of composite paper and paperboard declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 147.1 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp decline of 43.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 40.8%, with an average annual decline of 16.0%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 303.1 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 21.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.9%	(13.5%)	(43.9%)	(16.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Croatia's production of composite paper and paperboard declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, 36 519 kilograms were produced, representing a steep decline of 38.8% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 38.2%, with an average annual decline of 14.8%. The peak production was in 2018 at 71 430 kilograms, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 20.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.8%	(16.4%)	(38.8%)	(14.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports adhesive-laminated composite paper and paperboard from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's exports of composite paper and paperboard increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 320 tonnes, marking a sharp uptick of 37.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 739.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 103.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	91.2%	219.4%	37.5%	103.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia dominated Croatia's exports of composite paper and paperboard, consistently accounting for 98.7% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Croatia's exports of composite paper and paperboard increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports were valued at 248 thousand US dollars, indicating a steep increase of 35.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 690%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 99.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	86.8%	212.9%	35.1%	99.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, virtually all exports in value terms were associated with Slovenia, which accounted for 94.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports adhesive-laminated composite paper and paperboard to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Croatia's imports of composite paper and paperboard increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume amounted to 2 607 tonnes, equivalent to a moderate increase of 8.2% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 29.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.1%	3.7%	8.2%	8.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Spain, and Italy were the main sources of Croatia's imports of composite paper and paperboard, together accounting for 75.5% of total import volumes. Specifically, the Netherlands contributed 44.6%, Spain 15.7%, and Italy 15.2%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Croatia imported composite paper and paperboard valued at 1 000 thousand US dollars in 2020, amounting to a strong advance of 22.7% relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 28.5%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 8.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.7%	0.0%	22.7%	8.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Turkey played the leading roles in Croatia's imports of composite paper and paperboard in value terms, jointly taking 71.6% of total import flows. Switzerland accounted for 37.8%, the Netherlands for 24.0%, and Turkey for 9.8%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io