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

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market volume for not reinforced or laminated non-cellular polyester sheets in Croatia expanded steadily in physical terms, rising from 5 639 t to 6 929 t. The market value followed a different path, declining slightly in 2019 before surging to 23.1 million USD in 2021, indicating a significant increase in unit prices. A contraction in volume to 6 264 t occurred in 2022, while the market value continued to climb to 24.5 million USD.

The market rebounded sharply in 2023, with volume leaping to 8 082 t, supported by a strong recovery in domestic production and increased imports. During this period, Croatia cemented its role as a notable exporter of plastic sheets and films within the European landscape. In 2024, the market volume decreased to 7 075 t as rising European demand for these materials, coupled with a 13-14% increase in continental production, redirected more Croatian output to export markets, reducing domestic availability.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-cellular polyester sheets declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 8 770 thousand US dollars, marking a 15.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 35.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Croatia's production of non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-cellular polyester sheets declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 4 331 tonnes were produced, representing an 18.6% loss compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 48.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -20.0%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

Exports of non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-cellular polyester sheets from Croatia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 531 tonnes, showing a 38.9% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 77.4%, equating to an annualized rate of -39.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Austria were the core markets for Croatia's exports in kind. Italy accounted for 40.9% of exports, Germany for 33.3%, and Austria for 13.9%. Together, these three countries represented 88.1% 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

Croatia's exports of non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-cellular polyester sheets declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 2 814 thousand US dollars, which is 23.4% less than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 68.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -31.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Austria stood out as the main markets for Croatia's exports in value terms. Italy represented 37.6% of exports, Germany 28.7%, and Austria 12.0%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 78.3% 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 polyester sheets to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia imported 3 763 tonnes of non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-cellular polyester sheets, an increase of 8.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 13.8%, with an annualized rate of 4.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 1.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and India were the leading suppliers of non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-cellular polyester sheets to Croatia. Germany accounted for 32.9% of imports in kind, Italy for 11.9%, and India for 10.6%. Together, these three countries made up 55.4% of total imports.

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

In 2020, Croatia's imports of non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-cellular polyester sheets totaled 11 743 thousand US dollars, showing a modest rise of 9.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 12.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 12 054 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 10.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 15.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Germany, Italy, and Austria—together absorbed 57.3% of Croatia's total imports in value terms for non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-cellular polyester sheets.

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

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