Laminated safety glass market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The laminated safety glass market in Croatia demonstrated overall growth between 2018 and 2024, with its value increasing from $20.8 million to $30.3 million. This represents a rise of approximately 45% over the seven-year period.

Market expansion was not uniform, as a contraction occurred in 2020 when the market size fell to $21.1 million. This was followed by robust recovery, with the market growing by over 14% in 2021 and reaching $28.5 million in 2022 after an 18% increase. A slight dip to $27.5 million was recorded in 2023 before growth resumed in 2024.

The market size dynamics were driven by changes in domestic production, imports, and exports. Production declined notably in 2020 but recovered steadily thereafter. Imports saw a significant surge, peaking at over $28.2 million in 2022, which contributed substantially to market growth, while export volumes fluctuated throughout the period.

Production laminated safety glass in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's laminated safety glass production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 17 649 thousand US dollars, representing a 22.7% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 19.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 23 118 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 56.1%.

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

Exports laminated safety glass from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's exports of laminated safety glass declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 2 740 tonnes, showing a substantial reduction of 16.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 3.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2018 at 4 315 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 63.0%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 23.6% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Italy, and Slovenia were the main buyers of laminated safety glass from Croatia, accounting for 31.9%, 25.7%, and 7.9% of exports in kind respectively. Together, these three countries comprised 65.6% of Croatia's total laminated safety glass exports by 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

After two years of growth, Croatia's laminated safety glass exports declined. In 2020, exports were recorded at 14 859 thousand US dollars, marking an abrupt decrease of 30.2% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 15.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 21 285 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 with 63.9% growth.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Austria led Croatia's laminated safety glass export structure in value terms, accounting for 36.6%, 19.2%, and 10.0% of exports respectively. Together, these three countries represented 65.8% of Croatia's total laminated safety glass 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 laminated safety glass to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes in Croatia's laminated safety glass imports, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2019, reflecting a 1.9-fold gap between these years. In 2020, imports amounted to 15 807 tonnes, marking a modest drop of 7.2% from the previous year. The peak import volume was recorded in 2019 at 17 036 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 with 78.6% growth.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Poland, and Italy led Croatia's laminated safety glass import structure in kind, accounting for 36.2%, 28.1%, and 10.3% of imports respectively. Together, these three countries represented 74.6% of Croatia's total laminated safety glass imports by volume.

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

After two years of increase, Croatia's laminated safety glass imports declined. In 2020, imports totaled 18 291 thousand US dollars, down by 10.6% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 53.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.4%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 20 461 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 with 57.7% growth.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Poland, and Austria consistently occupied leading positions in Croatia's laminated safety glass import structure in value terms, accounting for 29.2%, 19.3%, and 10.5% of imports respectively. Together, these three countries jointly accounted for 58.9% of Croatia's total laminated safety glass 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