Not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the Croatian market for not reinforced or laminated non-cellular polyethylene sheets experienced a notable expansion in volume, rising from 26 thousand tons to a peak of nearly 32 thousand tons by 2022. This growth phase was followed by a period of stabilization in 2023 and a sharp contraction in the final year.

The market volume dropped to 26.3 thousand tons in 2024, a decline that aligned with a 15% contraction in consumption across the broader European market that same year. Croatia's significant role as a top regional exporter, accounting for roughly 10% of European exports, meant that weaker continental demand directly translated into lower domestic market consumption.

Production not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Croatia's production of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets in monetary terms declined after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 124.9 million US dollars, but fell slightly by 0.9% to 123.7 million US dollars in 2020. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 47.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.9%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, at 26.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Croatia's production of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets in physical terms grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 87 319 tonnes, marking a modest increase of 6.5% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 81.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 22.0%.

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

Exports not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets in physical terms increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 80 351 tonnes, up 6.3% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 111.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 28.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three main markets for Croatia's exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets in physical terms were Germany, Hungary, and Italy, which together accounted for 50.8% of total export volumes.

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 exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets in monetary terms showed little change year-on-year in 2020, reaching 111.9 million US dollars, similar to the 2019 level. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 74.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 20.3%. The largest year-on-year increase was recorded in 2018, at 46.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia's export structure in monetary terms was relatively balanced rather than concentrated. Germany accounted for 25.2% of export value, Italy for 12.9%, and Hungary for 10.8%, together representing 48.8% of total flows. Many other countries made up the remaining 51.2%.

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

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

Imports not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets to Croatia

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Croatia's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets in physical terms stood at 23 756 tonnes in 2020, showing a small rise of 2.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 3.7%, with an average annual decline of 1.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 23 220 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 24 914 tonnes. The largest year-on-year decline was in 2019, at 6.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Croatia's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets in physical terms were Serbia, accounting for 23.3% of import volume, Italy at 15.0%, and Slovenia at 13.4%. Together, these three countries represented 51.7% of total import flows.

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 imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets in monetary terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 46.1 million US dollars, down 3.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 8.4%, with an average annual decline of 2.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 54.0 million US dollars. The largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2019, at 11.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 7.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, there was no single dominant market for Croatia's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets in monetary terms. Italy accounted for 17.7% of import value, Germany for 17.3%, and Slovenia for 13.9%, together taking 48.9% of total imports. Many smaller partners each held modest individual shares.

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

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