Hand saws and saw blades of all kinds including slitting, slotting and toothless blades market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The Croatian market for hand saws and saw blades began the period at 482 t in 2018, the same year the EU adopted a revised waste package directing member states to strengthen waste prevention and extended producer responsibility. These rules likely prompted adjustments in production and packaging processes across the industry. Market volume then contracted to 450 t in 2019 before partially recovering to 470 t in 2020.

A phase of notable expansion followed, with consumption growing steadily to reach 497 t in 2021 and then jumping to a peak of 563 t in 2022. This two-year growth period significantly increased the total volume of tools available on the domestic market.

In 2023, the market corrected sharply, falling to 455 t. That year, authorities established a new government body to oversee state-owned companies, which may have introduced uncertainty for public-sector buyers and distributors. The market rebounded to 500 t in 2024, supported by the implementation of new EU construction product regulations requiring updated conformity assessment for tools, the full adoption of the euro affecting pricing transparency, and reported consumer interest in more practical and environmentally acceptable products.

Production hand saws and saw blades in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, the production of hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades, in Croatia has rebounded. In 2020, output reached 2 343 K $ US, marking a 2.9% year-over-year increase. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 276 K $ US, with the largest decline of 2.0% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

In 2020, Croatia produced 84 023 kg of hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades, representing a 3.1% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 14.4%, averaging an annual decline of 5.1%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 82 537 kg, which saw the largest drop of 15.9%. However, production rebounded in 2019 with a 5.1% increase.

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

Exports hand saws and saw blades from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's export volume of hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades, has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 90.3 t, showing a strong 17.6% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 37.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Croatia's exports of hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades, were Bosnia and Herzegovina (35.2% of export volume), Germany (31.9%), and Serbia (16.5%). Together, these three countries accounted for 83.6% of total export volume.

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 hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades, has decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 1 753 K $ US, down 8.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports still grew by 12.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The peak value was in 2018 at 2 105 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 34.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 8.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the top buyers of hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades, from Croatia in value terms were Germany (32.4% of export value), Bosnia and Herzegovina (27.5%), and Switzerland (24.4%). Their combined share made up 84.4% 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 hand saws and saw blades to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia's imports of hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades, reached 476.4 t, reflecting an 8.2% year-over-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 4.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 440.3 t, which also experienced the largest decline of 6.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades, into Croatia were spread across various partner countries. Germany (22.0% of import volume), Slovenia (13.3%), and Switzerland (11.9%) together represented only 47.3% of total import volume, indicating a diverse sourcing pattern.

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 hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades, has fallen for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 8 163 K $ US, a moderate 4.6% decrease from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 9 364 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 15.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 8.7%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the key partners for Croatia's imports of hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades, in value terms were Germany (22.2% of import value), Switzerland (19.7%), and Italy (11.8%). Together, they accounted for 53.7% 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