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Contact lenses market in Croatia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the contact lenses market in Croatia expanded significantly in volume, growing from 2.5 million to nearly 5 million units. This growth was fueled by a sharp increase in imports, which rose more than fivefold over the period, while domestic production remained stable at a low level. The market value also trended upward, peaking at $7.3 million in 2021.

The market volume contracted sharply in 2023, falling to 2.7 million units, and saw a further slight decline to 2.6 million units in 2024. However, the market value increased by 23% to $4.3 million in 2024, indicating a shift toward higher-value products. This change corresponds with increased consumer preference for soft contact lenses, including daily, monthly, and colored variants, valued for their comfort. The expansion of online sales channels, such as Adrialece.hr, has also made purchasing more convenient, supporting value growth despite lower unit volumes.

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, unit
  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, unit
  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, K unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    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/unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    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/unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    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/unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    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/unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K unit
  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 contact lenses in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's contact lenses production value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 121.3 thousand US dollars, showing a 10.7% drop from the previous year. Production decreased by 13.9% between 2017 and 2020, equating to an annualized decline of 4.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 141.6 thousand US dollars, which saw a modest increase of 0.5% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	(4.0%)	(10.7%)	(4.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Croatia's contact lenses production volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 7 000 units were produced, indicating a 12.5% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 30%, equating to an annualized decline of 11.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.0%)	(11.1%)	(12.5%)	(11.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports contact lenses from Croatia

Exports in kind, K unit

Contact lenses export volumes from Croatia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 6 135 thousand units, marking a steep gain of 1 959.0% compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, exports increased by 5 869.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 290.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	130.2%	25.9%	1 959.0%	290.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, two markets—Slovenia and Hungary—played leading roles in exports by volume, together accounting for 98.7% of total flows, while the remainder was distributed among other destinations.

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 contact lenses export value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 5 287 thousand US dollars, which is 70.3% higher than in 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, exports increased by 314.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 60.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	126.6%	7.4%	70.3%	60.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Slovenia and Hungary were the core markets for exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 93.6% of total flows, while other destinations had comparatively modest shares.

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 contact lenses to Croatia

Imports in kind, K unit

Croatia's contact lenses import volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Croatia imported 9 842 thousand units, which is 188.7% higher than in 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 373.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 68.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.5%	24.8%	188.7%	68.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom and Czechia remained the main markets for imports by volume, jointly accounting for 91.4% of total flows, while other partners formed the remaining share.

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

Contact lenses shipments to Croatia from abroad increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 11 401 thousand US dollars, reflecting a solid gain of 17.7% over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 69.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 19.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.3%	4.4%	17.7%	19.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom and Czechia formed a dominant pair of markets for imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 81.8% of total flows, while other countries represented the residual share.

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