Liquid filtration or purification machinery market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

Starting at 38 956 thousand dollars in 2018, the Croatian market for liquid filtration or purification machinery rose to 41 110 thousand dollars in 2019 before contracting to 37 508 thousand dollars in 2020. A sharp rebound followed, with market size jumping to 52 857 thousand dollars in 2021 and climbing further to 68 301 thousand dollars by 2023.

In 2024, the market stabilized at 68 504 thousand dollars. This period was marked by the introduction of the EU F-gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573, which sets stricter controls on fluorinated gases starting in 2025 and has influenced demand for filtration equipment in cooling and air conditioning systems.

Production liquid filtration or purification machinery in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of liquid filtration or purification machinery rebounded after two years of decline. In 2020, output reached 4 986 K $ US, showing a robust 16.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 2.7%, averaging an annualized rate of 0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 300 K $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 9.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Liquid filtration or purification machinery production in Croatia increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, Croatia produced 2 215 units, marking a modest 1.7% rise compared to 2019. The lowest production level was in 2018 at 2 109 units, which also saw the largest decline of 6.1%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a growth of 3.3%.

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

Exports liquid filtration or purification machinery from Croatia

Exports in kind, K unit

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Croatia's exports of liquid filtration or purification machinery hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 4.2-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, exports totaled 963 K units, representing a sharp 143.4% increase from 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 30.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a surge of 146.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina were the top destinations for Croatia's exports in kind. Slovenia accounted for 33.9% of exports, Serbia for 21.2%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 10.5%. Together, these three countries represented 65.6% 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

In 2020, Croatia's exports of liquid filtration or purification machinery in value terms totaled 10 820 K $ US, reflecting a sharp 44.2% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 125.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.2%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 7.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 69.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Slovenia were the principal buyers of Croatian liquid filtration or purification machinery in value terms. Serbia accounted for 20.2% of exports, Bosnia and Herzegovina for 18.0%, and Slovenia for 15.9%. Collectively, these three countries made up 54.0% 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 liquid filtration or purification machinery to Croatia

Imports in kind, K unit

Croatia's imports of liquid filtration or purification machinery in kind increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 8 029 K units, marking a substantial 271.3% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 304.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 59.3%.

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

During 2017-2020, Germany, Poland, and Austria were key suppliers of liquid filtration or purification machinery to Croatia in kind. Germany accounted for 27.9% of imports, Poland for 11.6%, and Austria for 9.3%. However, their combined share was only 48.7% of total imports, with the remaining 51.3% distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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 growth, Croatia's imports of liquid filtration or purification machinery in value terms declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 43 342 K $ US, showing a slight decrease of 2.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 5.6%, averaging an annualized rate of 1.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 44 311 K $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 4.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Slovenia were the main sources for Croatia's imports of liquid filtration or purification machinery in value terms. Germany accounted for 32.1% of imports, Italy for 12.7%, and Slovenia for 9.1%. Together, these three countries represented 53.9% 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