Iron or steel doors, windows, frames and thresholds market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for iron or steel doors, windows, frames and thresholds in Croatia measured in physical terms rose from 2 363 thousand units in 2018 to 3 571 thousand units in 2022, marking a period of consistent expansion. This growth was interrupted in 2023 when volume fell to 3 207 thousand units, before rebounding to 3 612 thousand units in 2024.

In monetary terms, the market value remained stable at around 23 000 thousand US dollars between 2018 and 2020. A pronounced increase followed in 2021, elevating the market value to 27 830 thousand US dollars, and further growth to 31 072 thousand US dollars in 2022. After a year of stabilization in 2023, the market value surged to 37 555 thousand US dollars in 2024.

Production iron or steel doors, windows, frames and thresholds in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds in Croatia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 11 545 thousand US dollars, marking a modest year-over-year rise of 3.1%. However, from 2017 to 2020, overall production declined by 9.7%, averaging an annual decrease of 3.4%. The lowest value occurred in 2018 at 10 900 thousand US dollars, which also saw the steepest drop of 14.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

In 2020, Croatia produced 12 928 units of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds, reflecting a gradual year-over-year decrease of 6.5%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 26.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.9%. The most significant decline was in 2018 at 23.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 2.7% rise.

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

Exports iron or steel doors, windows, frames and thresholds from Croatia

Exports in kind, K unit

Exports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds from Croatia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Croatia exported 433 thousand units, representing a substantial decrease of 11.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 21.7%, averaging an annual decline of 7.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the largest buyers of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds from Croatia were Serbia, accounting for 21.7% of exports in kind, Slovenia with 20.4%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina at 14.2%. Together, these three countries made up 56.3% of total exports in kind.

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

In 2020, Croatia exported iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds valued at 4 000 thousand US dollars, showing a significant increase of 20.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 47.5%, with an average annual rate of 13.8%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 1.2%, while the highest increase occurred in 2018 with a 24.2% rise.

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

During 2017-2020, exports in value terms of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds from Croatia were relatively evenly distributed. Montenegro led with 17.3% of exports in value terms, followed by Serbia at 16.8%, and Slovenia at 13.8%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 47.9% of total flows.

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

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

Imports iron or steel doors, windows, frames and thresholds to Croatia

Imports in kind, K unit

Following a two-year increase, Croatia's imports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds in kind declined. In 2020, imports totaled 3 128 thousand units, down 2.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 16.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%. The peak was in 2019 at 3 198 thousand units, which also saw the largest increase of 10.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for imports in kind of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds to Croatia were Germany, contributing 24.8%, Italy at 24.6%, and China with 11.9%. Together, these countries represented 61.3% of total imports in kind.

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

In 2020, Croatia's imports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds in value terms reached 15 604 thousand US dollars, up 1.0% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 22.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 16 093 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 26.4%, while the biggest decline was in 2019 at 4.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the largest suppliers of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds to Croatia in value terms were Italy, accounting for 24.7% of imports, Germany at 24.3%, and Austria with 14.2%. Collectively, these three countries formed 63.2% of total imports in value terms.

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

World map of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2017-2020