Laptops and palm-top computers market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The Croatian market for laptops and palm-top computers showed considerable volatility in physical volume between 2018 and 2024. After a strong expansion to a peak of 404 thousand units in 2019, market size contracted significantly over the next two years, falling to 295.6 thousand units by 2021. This was followed by a period of stabilization and modest recovery, reaching 287.4 thousand units in 2024.

In value terms, the market trajectory differed, demonstrating growth through 2021 to a high of $155.1 million. This divergence suggests a sustained increase in average unit prices during the period when physical volumes were declining. The market value then adjusted downward in 2022 and 2023 before partially recovering to $149.9 million in 2024.

The market remained almost entirely supplied by imports, which consistently accounted for over 99% of available units. Domestic production was minimal throughout the period, never exceeding 1.1 thousand units annually, highlighting the market's structural dependence on foreign supply chains.

Production laptops and palm-top computers in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Production peaked in 2018 at 2,232 thousand US dollars, then declined to its lowest point in 2020 at 791 thousand US dollars, representing a 2.8-fold decrease from the peak. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018 with 77.3% growth, while the largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 45.1%. In 2020, output contracted by 35.4% compared to the previous year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Croatia's production volume of laptops and palm-top computers declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 302.0 units were produced, marking a 28.1% decrease from the previous year. Production peaked in 2018 at 617.0 units, with the largest annual increase that year at 39.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 31.9% drop. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 31.8%, representing a compound annual growth rate of -12.0%.

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

Exports laptops and palm-top computers from Croatia

Exports in kind, K unit

Croatia's export volume of laptops and palm-top computers increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 51.0 thousand units, showing a sharp year-over-year gain of 72.3%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 81.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 22.0%. The only decline during this period was recorded in 2018 at 0.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Slovenia were the largest buyers of laptops and palm-top computers from Croatia. Bosnia and Herzegovina accounted for 33.7% of exports in kind, Serbia for 14.5%, and Slovenia for 13.1%. Together, these three countries represented 61.3% of Croatia's total exports in this category.

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, M $ US

Croatia's export value of laptops and palm-top computers increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 14.0 million US dollars, showing a strong 23.1% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 53.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Slovenia were the leading buyers of laptops and palm-top computers from Croatia in value terms. Bosnia and Herzegovina accounted for 24.2% of export value, Serbia for 19.2%, and Slovenia for 13.0%. Together, these three markets represented 56.4% of Croatia's total export value in this category.

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

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

Imports laptops and palm-top computers to Croatia

Imports in kind, K unit

Croatia's import volume of laptops and palm-top computers increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 446.7 thousand units, showing a 3.1% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volume grew by 40.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Austria, and Germany were the main sources of laptops and palm-top computers imported to Croatia. China accounted for 49.8% of imports in kind, Austria for 14.9%, and Germany for 10.6%. Together, these three countries supplied 75.2% of Croatia's total imports in this category.

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, M $ US

Croatia's import value of laptops and palm-top computers increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 149.8 million US dollars, representing a robust 14.0% advance compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 42.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 12.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Austria, and Germany were the primary suppliers of laptops and palm-top computers to Croatia in value terms. China accounted for 35.4% of import value, Austria for 21.4%, and Germany for 13.1%. Together, these three countries comprised 69.9% of Croatia's total import value in this category.

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

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