Iron or steel tube or pipe fittings including couplings, elbows and sleeves market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for iron or steel tube or pipe fittings in Croatia saw strong growth from 2018 to 2023, with volume increasing from 1.7 thousand tons to 5.8 thousand tons. The expansion accelerated after 2020, rising by 45% in 2021 and continuing with sharp annual gains through 2023.

In 2024, the market volume declined by 19% to 4.7 thousand tons. This contraction coincided with a broader downturn in the Croatian market for tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of iron or steel, which fell by 12.5% that year after two prior years of growth.

Production iron or steel tube or pipe fittings in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output of iron or steel tube or pipe fittings, including couplings, elbows, and sleeves, was valued at 18 820 thousand US dollars in Croatia, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 22.8%, which translates to an annualized rate of 7.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 20 245 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase occurring that year at 32.1%. In contrast, the largest decline was observed in 2019, with a drop of 7.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Croatia produced 2 055 tonnes of iron or steel tube or pipe fittings, including couplings, elbows, and sleeves, marking a 1.6% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 12.5%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 12.3%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 1.5%.

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

Exports iron or steel tube or pipe fittings from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia's export volume of iron or steel tube or pipe fittings, including couplings, elbows, and sleeves, totaled 5 251 tonnes, representing a significant decline of 11.7% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 10.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.6%. The peak volume was reached in 2019 at 5 950 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase that year at 6.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria, Germany, and Italy were the core destinations for Croatia's exports in kind of iron or steel tube or pipe fittings, including couplings, elbows, and sleeves. Austria accounted for 23.2% of exports, Germany for 21.3%, and Italy for 14.3%, collectively representing 58.9% of total export flows.

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

After two years of growth, Croatia's exports of iron or steel tube or pipe fittings, including couplings, elbows, and sleeves, declined in 2020. The export value stood at 35 886 thousand US dollars, down 5.7% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 11.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 38 052 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 17.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Austria, and Italy were the leading buyers of iron or steel tube or pipe fittings, including couplings, elbows, and sleeves, from Croatia in value terms. Germany held a 45.2% share of exports, Austria 12.1%, and Italy 7.8%, with their combined share reaching 65.1% 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 iron or steel tube or pipe fittings to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia imported approximately 5 155 tonnes of iron or steel tube or pipe fittings, including couplings, elbows, and sleeves, which was 8.2% lower than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 10.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 9.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 7.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Germany, and China formed the main group of sources for Croatia's imports in kind of iron or steel tube or pipe fittings, including couplings, elbows, and sleeves. Italy accounted for 18.8% of imports, Germany for 17.5%, and China for 16.9%, together making up 53.2% of total import flows.

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 iron or steel tube or pipe fittings, including couplings, elbows, and sleeves, declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. Imports amounted to 27 244 thousand US dollars, down 12.4% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 3.8%, equating to an annualized rate of -1.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 31 319 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase that year at 10.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Slovenia were the principal sources for Croatia's imports in value terms of iron or steel tube or pipe fittings, including couplings, elbows, and sleeves. Germany represented 26.7% of imports, Italy 21.1%, and Slovenia 8.2%, jointly accounting for 55.9% of total import flows.

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

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