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Desktop computers market in Croatia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The desktop computer market in Croatia showed volatile dynamics between 2018 and 2024. The market size grew from 10 712 thousand USD in 2018 to 13 156 thousand USD in 2024, but not without significant fluctuations. After a peak in 2019, the market contracted sharply in 2020 before rebounding strongly the following year.

The most pronounced drop occurred in 2020, when the market volume fell to 9 043 thousand USD, a decline of over 20% from the previous year. This was followed by a rapid recovery in 2021, with the market expanding by 40% to reach 12 679 thousand USD. Subsequent years saw more modest movements, including a slight stabilization in 2024.

In 2024, the market saw a modest increase to 13 156 thousand USD. This growth was supported by government tax incentives for software development companies and investments in IT infrastructure, which stimulated demand for computing hardware. Additionally, the growing adoption of AI and machine learning technologies in the local software sector further influenced demand for advanced data processing units like desktop computers.

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 value
    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. 4.2. 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, unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, 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, unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, 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, unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, 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, unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, 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, unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, 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 desktop computers in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's desktop computer production value declined after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 7 268 K $ US, but then fell sharply by 28.1% to 5 226 K $ US in 2020. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 5.7%, with an average annual decline of 1.9%. The largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2019, at 25.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.6%	25.4%	(28.1%)	(1.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Croatia's desktop computer production volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, output peaked at 7 186 units, but then dropped by 13.3% to 5 627 units in 2020. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 18.2%, with an average annual decline of 6.5%. The largest year-over-year increase was recorded in 2018, at 4.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.5%	(9.7%)	(13.3%)	(6.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports desktop computers from Croatia

Exports in kind, unit

After two years of decline, Croatia's desktop computer exports increased. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at 8 547 units, but then rose by 6.3% to 9 083 units in 2020. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 23.4%, with an average annual decline of 8.5%. The largest year-over-year drop occurred in 2018, at 20.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.4%)	(9.5%)	6.3%	(8.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia's desktop computer exports in volume terms were heavily concentrated on Bosnia and Herzegovina, which accounted for 91.3% of total flows.

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

After two years of decline, Croatia's desktop computer export value increased. In 2019, exports reached their lowest point at 2 567 K $ US, but then grew by 12.5% to 2 888 K $ US in 2020. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 22.6%, with an average annual decline of 8.2%. The largest year-over-year drop was recorded in 2018, at 28.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.0%)	(4.4%)	12.5%	(8.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the primary buyers of Croatia's desktop computers in value terms were Bosnia and Herzegovina (59.1% of exports), Switzerland (6.6%), and Slovenia (5.5%). Together, these three countries accounted for 71.3% of total export value.

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 desktop computers to Croatia

Imports in kind, unit

Croatia's desktop computer import volume declined slightly in 2020, reaching 20 107 units, down 3.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 60.9%, with an average annual decline of 26.9%. The largest year-over-year drop occurred in 2018, at 59.8%, while the largest increase was a modest 0.1% in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(59.8%)	0.1%	(3.0%)	(26.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources of Croatia's desktop computer imports in volume terms were Germany (42.3% of imports), China (11.5%), and Latvia (8.2%). Together, these three countries accounted for 61.9% of total import volume.

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's desktop computer import value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 6 705 K $ US, down 4.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 25.8%, with an average annual decline of 9.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.8%)	(7.2%)	(4.9%)	(9.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the largest suppliers of desktop computers to Croatia in value terms were Germany (25.1% of imports), Ireland (10.5%), and the Netherlands (8.6%). However, even combined, they represented only 44.1% of total import value, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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