Distributors and ignition coils market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the Croatian market for distributors and ignition coils showed considerable volatility in physical volume, measured in kilograms. After a peak of 61 392 kg in 2021, volume contracted over the next two years before another decline in 2024 to 53 137 kg. In contrast, the market's value in thousand US dollars followed a different path: after a drop in 2019 and recovery in 2021, it stabilized around 1 070 thousand dollars in 2022-2023 before jumping 34% to 1 426 thousand dollars in 2024, indicating a significant shift in price levels or product mix.

The market developments in 2024 occurred against the backdrop of structural changes in the automotive sector. Sales of new vehicles in Croatia showed hybrids capturing a 30.2% share, while the share of traditional petrol and diesel engines continued to evolve. Furthermore, major global automakers announced plans to cease development of new internal combustion engine models from 2026 onward. These industry-wide shifts toward electrification and alternative powertrains are gradually reducing long-term demand for core internal combustion engine components like distributors and ignition coils, which aligns with the observed contraction in market volume for these parts.

Production distributors and ignition coils in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of distributors and ignition coils in monetary terms showed mixed trends. After declining for two consecutive years, output rebounded in 2020, reaching 580 000 US dollars. This represented a significant 20.4% increase compared to 2019. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 38.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 15.0%. The lowest point was recorded in 2019 at 481 600 US dollars, when production dropped by 46.6%—the steepest decline observed during this timeframe.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

In physical terms, Croatia's production of distributors and ignition coils continued to decline for the third year in a row. In 2020, output amounted to 10 612 kilograms, marking a sharp 25.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 41.8%, averaging an annual decline of 16.5%.

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

Exports distributors and ignition coils from Croatia

Exports in kind, kg

Croatia's exports of distributors and ignition coils in physical terms declined in 2020, totaling 19 688 kilograms—a 29.1% drop compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 20.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.4%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 27 773 kilograms, when exports grew by 13.9%, representing the largest increase during this period.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Estonia, and Slovenia were the primary destinations for Croatia's exports of distributors and ignition coils in physical terms. Italy accounted for 48.7% of exports, Estonia for 11.0%, and Slovenia for 10.9%. Together, these three countries made up 70.6% of total export volumes.

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 distributors and ignition coils in monetary terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 931 000 US dollars, down 6.8% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 25.7%, averaging an annual decline of 9.4%. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 1 279 000 US dollars, when exports increased by 2.1%. In contrast, 2019 saw the steepest decline of 22.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Slovenia, and Austria were the main markets for Croatia's exports of distributors and ignition coils in monetary terms. Italy accounted for 49.2% of export value, Slovenia for 10.3%, and Austria for 9.4%. Collectively, these three countries absorbed 69.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports distributors and ignition coils to Croatia

Imports in kind, kg

Croatia's imports of distributors and ignition coils in physical terms showed a slight recovery in 2020 after two years of decline. Imports reached 53 315 kilograms, up 0.8% from 2019. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 4.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.6%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 52 869 kilograms, when imports fell by 4.6%—the largest decline during this timeframe.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Italy, and Germany were the leading sources for Croatia's imports of distributors and ignition coils in physical terms. Poland accounted for 46.4% of imports, Italy for 11.1%, and Germany for 10.6%. Together, these three countries supplied 68.1% of total import volumes.

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 imports of distributors and ignition coils in monetary terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 266 000 US dollars, down 8.5% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 23.8%, averaging an annual decline of 8.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Hungary, and Germany were the primary sources for Croatia's imports of distributors and ignition coils in monetary terms. Poland accounted for 22.0% of import value, Hungary for 17.8%, and Germany for 16.3%. Collectively, these three countries supplied 56.1% 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