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

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Croatian market for non-cellular polystyrene sheets demonstrated sustained growth in volume, expanding from 6.3 thousand tonnes to over 8.6 thousand tonnes. This period was marked by a particularly sharp increase of 28% in 2021, pushing the market to its peak physical size within the observed timeframe.

Following the 2021 peak, the market entered a phase of contraction. Volume receded slightly in 2022, then fell more noticeably in 2023 to 7.9 thousand tonnes. The most pronounced decline occurred in 2024, with market volume dropping to 5.6 thousand tonnes, a level significantly below the starting point of the period.

Measured in value, the market displayed greater volatility. After a dip in 2019 and 2020, the market's worth surged by 54% in 2021 to 34.9 million USD, climbing further to 38.1 million USD in 2022. Subsequent years saw a reduction in value, settling at 32.0 million USD in 2024.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PS sheets in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Croatia's production of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PS sheets was valued at 14 912 K $ US, marking a 0.8% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.2%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 15 864 K $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 6.8% drop. The most significant increase was seen in 2018, with a 13.6% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.6%	(6.8%)	0.8%	2.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Croatia's production volume of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PS sheets increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 4 994 t, which is 6.9% higher than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 14.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 4.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.2%	1.8%	6.9%	4.6%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PS sheets declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 120 t, showing a slight decrease of 2.5% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 29.7%, which corresponds to an annualized decline of 11.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.1%)	(3.7%)	(2.5%)	(11.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina were the dominant buyers of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PS sheets from Croatia, together accounting for 83.4% of total exports in volume. Other destinations each held relatively small shares.

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 not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PS sheets declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 815 K $ US, representing a 2.1% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 15.5%, with an annualized decline rate of 5.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.2%)	(8.0%)	(2.1%)	(5.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina were the key export partners for Croatia in value terms, with Slovenia accounting for 50.1% and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 33.4% of total exports, together making up 83.5%. Other partners contributed the remaining share.

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 not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PS sheets to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia imported 1 817 t of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PS sheets, which was a 1.0% decrease from 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 798 t, while the highest was in 2019 at 1 834 t. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 1.8% drop, and the largest increase was in 2019 with a 2.0% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.8%)	2.0%	(1.0%)	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria, Slovenia, and Czechia were the primary suppliers of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PS sheets to Croatia. Austria accounted for 40.7% of imports in volume, Slovenia for 14.4%, and Czechia for 12.4%, together representing 67.4% of total imports.

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 imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PS sheets declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 8 598 K $ US, showing a slight drop of 1.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 9.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.1%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 8 869 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 13.0% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.0%	(1.3%)	(1.8%)	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Austria, Czechia, and Slovenia—together accounted for 76.0% of the total import value of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PS sheets to Croatia.

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