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Liquid filtration equipment market in Croatia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for liquid filtration and purification equipment in Croatia showed significant growth from USD 23.6 million in 2018 to USD 43.8 million in 2024, an overall increase of 85%. This expansion was marked by considerable volatility, with a notable contraction in 2020 interrupting the upward trend.

After a modest rise to USD 25.6 million in 2019, the market size fell by 14% to USD 22.1 million in 2020. A strong recovery followed in 2021, with a 53% surge to USD 33.7 million. Growth continued through 2022 and 2023, reaching a peak of USD 46.4 million, before a slight correction of 6% to USD 43.8 million in 2024.

Domestic production values fluctuated between USD 4.4 million and USD 7.0 million during the period, while import values more than doubled from USD 24.7 million to USD 49.5 million, highlighting the market's growing dependence on foreign supply.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Croatia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production liquid filtration equipment in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, Croatia's production of liquid filtration equipment rebounded. In 2020, output reached 4 986 K $ US, marking a 16.0% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 2.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 4 300 K $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 9.7% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.7%)	(1.9%)	16.0%	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports liquid filtration equipment from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Market behavior showed significant volatility during these years. The period from 2017 to 2018 saw a peak-to-trough amplitude of 3.2 times. In 2020, Croatia's liquid filtration equipment export volume totaled 348 t, representing a solid 14.1% improvement from 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 870 t, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 65.0% decrease. The most substantial increase took place in 2018 with a 215.2% surge.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	215.2%	(65.0%)	14.1%	8.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Italy formed the primary cluster of markets for Croatia's liquid filtration equipment exports in kind. Serbia accounted for 41.7% of exports, Bosnia and Herzegovina for 17.5%, and Italy for 7.1%. Together, these three countries represented 66.3% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior exhibited considerable volatility during this period. The lowest export value was observed in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2020, reflecting a 2.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Croatia exported 7 036 K $ US of liquid filtration equipment, corresponding to a sharp 54.4% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 with a 17.0% decrease, while the most significant increase took place in 2018 with a 77.1% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	77.1%	(17.0%)	54.4%	31.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and China remained Croatia's key partners for liquid filtration equipment exports in value terms. Bosnia and Herzegovina accounted for 21.9% of exports, Serbia for 21.3%, and China for 11.8%. Collectively, these three countries represented 55.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports liquid filtration equipment to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia imported a total of liquid filtration equipment, representing a 25.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 26.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.7%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 with a 1.6% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.2%)	1.6%	(25.8%)	(9.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Slovenia formed the core of Croatia's liquid filtration equipment imports in kind. Germany accounted for 39.0% of imports, Italy for 14.2%, and Slovenia for 8.1%. Together, these three countries represented 61.3% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Croatia's volume of liquid filtration equipment imports stood at 24 106 K $ US, down 6.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 8.8%, equating to an annualized decline of 3.0%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 with a 4.6% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.5%)	4.6%	(6.8%)	(3.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Germany, Italy, and Slovenia accounted for the largest share of Croatia's liquid filtration equipment imports in value terms. Germany represented 35.0% of imports, Italy 15.3%, and Slovenia 9.7%. Collectively, these three countries comprised 60.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io