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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for not reinforced or laminated non-cellular plastic sheets in Croatia rose consistently from 52.4 тыс. т in 2018 to 65.9 тыс. т in 2021, reflecting a period of steady expansion. This growth was accompanied by increasing domestic production and imports over these years.

Market volume stabilized around 66 тыс. т during 2022 and 2023 before contracting to 59.2 тыс. т in 2024. The decline coincided with a sharp rise in exports to 107.1 тыс. т, as Croatia reinforced its position among Europe's top exporters, benefiting from a regional production increase of 13% that boosted external demand for Croatian products.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Croatia's production of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular plastic sheets declined after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 151.3 million US dollars, but by 2020 it had fallen to 149.0 million US dollars, marking a 1.6% decrease. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 32%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.7%. The largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2019, at 17.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Croatia's production volume of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular plastic sheets grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 97 115 tonnes, up 5.1% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 58.3%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 16.5%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular plastic sheets increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 84 018 tonnes, a modest rise of 4.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 75.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 20.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Hungary remained the primary buyers of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular plastic sheets from Croatia, accounting for 27.4%, 13.2%, and 11.0% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 51.5% of total exports in kind.

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

After two years of growth, Croatia's exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular plastic sheets in value terms declined. In 2019, exports peaked at 132.1 million US dollars, but by 2020 they had dropped to 127.8 million US dollars, a 3.3% decrease year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 51.6%, with an annualized growth rate of 14.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 38.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Croatia's exports in value terms of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular plastic sheets were not heavily concentrated. Germany accounted for 26.9% of exports, Italy for 12.7%, and Austria for 9.2%. Combined, these three destinations represented only 48.8% of total export flows.

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 plastic sheets to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular plastic sheets in kind amounted to 47 638 tonnes, a slight increase of 1.9% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 4%, with an annualized rate of 1.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 3.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia's imports in kind of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular plastic sheets were sourced from a diverse range of markets. Even the top three suppliers—Germany, Italy, and Serbia—together accounted for only 46.1% of total imports in kind.

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 plastic sheets in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, imports reached their highest point at 137.8 million US dollars, but by 2020 they had fallen to 126.7 million US dollars, a 0.7% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 3.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.2%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 7.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 12.7%.

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

Analysis of imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. Germany accounted for 21.5% of imports, Italy for 16.5%, and Slovenia for 9.2%. Together, these three countries represented only 47.2% of total import flows, with the remaining 52.8% coming from other trading partners.

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

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