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Metal caps and lids 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 metal caps and lids in Croatia grew from 3 878 t in 2018 to 4 220 t in 2020. It then stabilized around 4 100–4 200 t through 2022, a period during which exports surged past 1 300 t in 2021, reflecting increased external demand for Croatian products.

Market volume jumped sharply to 5 463 t in 2023 before moderating to 5 020 t in 2024. That same year, the EU's Single-Use Plastics Directive mandated tethered caps for plastic beverage bottles, though metal caps with plastic seals are exempt, setting new parameters for packaging compliance.

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 kind
    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, t
  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, t
  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 metal caps and lids in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of metal caps and lids declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 1 183 K $ US, marking a significant decrease of 11.7% compared to 2019. Production peaked in 2018 at 1 505 K $ US, which represented the largest annual increase of 31.9%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 3.6%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 1.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.9%	(11.0%)	(11.7%)	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Production volumes reached their highest point in 2017 and fell to their lowest in 2019, with a 7.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Croatia produced 332.2 t of metal caps and lids, reflecting a substantial year-over-year increase of 493.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 84.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(84.7%)	(9.3%)	493.4%	(6.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports metal caps and lids from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Croatia's export volume of metal caps and lids declined. In 2020, exports stood at 1 104 t, down by 3.5% from the previous year. Exports peaked in 2019 at 1 144 t, which saw the largest annual increase of 16.2%. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 13.9%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 4.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.6%	16.2%	(3.5%)	4.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the main buyers of metal caps and lids from Croatia were Bosnia and Herzegovina (25.3% of exports in kind), Slovenia (18.4% of exports in kind), and North Macedonia (14.4% of exports in kind). Together, these three countries accounted for 58.1% of total exports in kind.

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

Croatia's export value of metal caps and lids increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value amounted to 5 638 K $ US, representing an uptick of 6.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 26%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.3%	6.2%	6.6%	8.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina (23.1% of exports in value terms), Slovenia (21.2% of exports in value terms), and Serbia (19.3% of exports in value terms) continued to lead as the top buyers of metal caps and lids from Croatia. Collectively, they accounted for 63.6% of total exports in value terms.

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 metal caps and lids to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of increase, Croatia's import volume of metal caps and lids declined. In 2020, imports reached 4 992 t, which is 4.3% lower than in 2019. Imports peaked in 2019 at 5 216 t, while the largest annual increase was recorded in 2018 at 10.6%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 15%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.6%	8.6%	(4.3%)	4.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy (41.7% of imports in kind), Slovenia (21.5% of imports in kind), and Poland (9.1% of imports in kind) consistently held leading positions in Croatia's import structure for metal caps and lids. Together, these three countries accounted for 72.3% of total import flows in kind.

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

Croatia's import value of metal caps and lids increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 17 999 K $ US, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 25.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.7%	1.0%	0.2%	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (32.9% of imports in value terms), Slovenia (22.8% of imports in value terms), and Poland (11.4% of imports in value terms) were the principal sources for Croatia's imports of metal caps and lids in value terms. Collectively, they accounted for 67.1% 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