Concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in Croatia experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. After reaching 153.7 thousand tons in 2019, market volume declined for three consecutive years, bottoming out at 93.1 thousand tons in 2022. A strong recovery followed, with the market expanding to 147.4 thousand tons in 2023 and further to 172.2 thousand tons in 2024, its highest point in the period.

The initial downturn coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, which restricted manufacturing activities and disrupted supply chains, impacting production in 2020 and 2021. The subsequent rebound was driven by a broader European recovery in consumption and production of cement-based products from 2024, which bolstered the Croatian market. Import purchases abroad also declined by 3.2% in 2023, reflecting a shift in trade patterns.

In value terms, the market followed a similar trajectory, contracting to $9.1 million in 2022 before surging to $23.0 million in 2024. This sharp increase in value outpaced volume growth, indicating significant price inflation or a shift toward higher-value products within the segment.

Production concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market showed significant volatility during this period. In 2017, values reached their lowest point, then climbed to a peak in 2019 with a two-fold increase. Output of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in Croatia was valued at 6 706 K $ US in 2020, representing a solid 12.8% decline from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 687 K $ US. The most substantial growth occurred in 2018 with a 76.5% increase.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

After two years of growth, Croatia's production of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks experienced a decline. In 2020, Croatia produced 92.7 K t, showing a strong 10.9% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 36.3%, which translates to an average annual rate of 10.9%. The peak production was achieved in 2019 with 104.1 K t. The largest year-over-year increase happened in 2018 at 31.9%.

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

Exports concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's exports of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks have grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports reached 4 650 t, representing a substantial 137.9% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 638.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 94.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia were the primary export destinations for Croatia's concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks, together accounting for 83.2% of total export volume. Other partner countries made up the remaining share.

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 export value of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 469 K $ US, reflecting a sharp 138.9% rise year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 649.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 95.7%.

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

During 2017-2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia dominated Croatia's export value for concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks, while other markets played a smaller role in the overall trade.

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

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

Imports concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Croatia's imports of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks have decreased for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports totaled 45 198 t, marking a 12.3% decline from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 28.1%, equivalent to an average annual decrease of 10.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina (46.0% of import volume), Slovenia (24.5% of import volume), and Poland (16.8% of import volume) were the main sources for Croatia's imports of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks, collectively representing 87.3% of total import volume.

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 import value of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 5 113 K $ US, showing a strong 18.7% reduction compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value dropped by 27.8%, which corresponds to an average annual decrease of 10.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina (44.0% of import value), Slovenia (22.4% of import value), and Poland (15.5% of import value) were the leading suppliers of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks to Croatia, together accounting for 81.8% 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