Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for laboratory, hygienic, and pharmaceutical glassware in Croatia exhibited strong growth from 2018 to 2023, with its value more than doubling from 6 520 thousand USD to 12 532 thousand USD. A particularly sharp increase of 46% occurred in 2021, lifting the market to 10 523 thousand USD, followed by continued expansion in the subsequent two years. This upward trajectory was interrupted in 2024 when the market volume declined by 6% to 11 780 thousand USD.

Throughout this period, Croatian producers demonstrated their international competitiveness, notably as a key exporter of this glassware to markets such as Mexico. This sustained export activity points to a resilient domestic industry capable of meeting both local and foreign demand.

Production laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 14 433 thousand US dollars, marking a 1.0% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 9.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following a two-year decline, Croatia's production of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware rebounded. In 2020, output reached 831.0 tonnes, up 4.5% from 2019. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 5.8%, averaging a 2.0% annual decrease. The lowest point was in 2019 at 795.0 tonnes, with the sharpest drop of 6.6% occurring that same year.

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

Exports laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia exported 568.9 tonnes of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware, a 5.1% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.1%. The only notable increase was in 2019, when exports rose by 1.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany was the leading market for Croatia's exports in volume, accounting for 89.7% of total shipments. All other countries combined made up the remaining share.

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 laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware in value terms declined. In 2020, exports totaled 9 439 thousand US dollars, down 4.2% from 2019. Despite this drop, exports increased by 5.6% overall from 2017 to 2020, averaging 1.8% annual growth. The peak was in 2019 at 9 848 thousand US dollars, with the largest jump of 10.0% recorded in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany remained Croatia's top export partner in value for laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware, holding an 84.2% share of total flows. Other markets contributed the remainder.

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

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

Imports laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Croatia's imports of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware in volume fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 96.0 tonnes, a significant 19.3% drop year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 16.8%, with an average annual decline of 6.0%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 123.0 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 6.5% that year.

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

During 2017-2020, Germany, Austria, and China were the primary sources for Croatia's imports in volume. Germany led with 43.7%, followed by Austria at 11.4%, and China at 10.2%. Together, these three countries represented 65.3% 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

Following a two-year upward trend, Croatia's imports of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware in value terms decreased. In 2020, imports amounted to 2 190 thousand US dollars, a slight 1.1% decline from 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 2.7%, averaging 0.9% annual growth. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 215 thousand US dollars, with the biggest rise of 2.7% occurring in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Austria, and Belgium were the key suppliers for Croatia's imports in value. Germany accounted for 52.3%, Austria for 12.1%, and Belgium for 6.2%. Combined, these three countries made up 70.6% 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