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Padlocks, locks and keys market in Croatia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Croatian market for padlocks, locks and keys began the period at a value of 17.0 million USD in 2018 but experienced a downturn over the next two years, contracting to 15.6 million USD by 2020.

A decisive reversal started in 2021, with market value rising to 18.4 million USD. This growth phase continued steadily, accelerating in 2023 and reaching 22.5 million USD in 2024, resulting in a 44% expansion from the 2020 low.

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 value
    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 value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. 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 padlocks, locks and keys in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of padlocks, locks, and keys has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 351.6 thousand US dollars, marking a slight increase of 1.9% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production surged by 188.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 42.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	182.0%	0.3%	1.9%	42.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports padlocks, locks and keys from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Croatia's exports of padlocks, locks, and keys declined. In 2020, exports totaled 149 tonnes, showing a significant drop of 14.1% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 16.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.3%. The peak was in 2019 at 174 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 24.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.6%	9.0%	(14.1%)	5.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Croatia's padlocks, locks, and keys exports were Bosnia and Herzegovina, accounting for 40.2% of exports in kind, Serbia at 25.5%, and Slovenia at 15.4%. Together, these three countries made up 81.0% 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

After two years of improvement, Croatia's exports of padlocks, locks, and keys in value terms fell. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 978 thousand US dollars, down 16.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 9.7%, with an average annual decline of 3.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 373 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 7.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.1%	1.1%	(16.6%)	(3.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the primary buyers of Croatia's padlocks, locks, and keys in value terms were Bosnia and Herzegovina, with 34.8% of exports, Serbia at 25.3%, and Slovenia at 10.9%. Collectively, these countries represented 71.1% of total exports in value.

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 padlocks, locks and keys to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, Croatia's imports of padlocks, locks, and keys in volume terms dropped. In 2020, imports were 977 tonnes, which is 23.3% lower than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 3.1%, translating to an annualized decrease of 1.0%. The maximum volume was in 2019 at 1 273 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 17.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.1%	17.9%	(23.3%)	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Italy was the leading source of Croatia's padlocks, locks, and keys imports in kind, with 27.9% of the total, followed by Germany at 16.2% and Slovenia at 15.3%. These three countries together accounted for 59.4% of all imports 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 imports of padlocks, locks, and keys in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 17 225 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 7.0% year-on-year contraction. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 2.5%, with an average annual growth of 0.8%. The peak value was in 2018 at 19 050 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was also in 2018 at 13.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.3%	(2.8%)	(7.0%)	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany led Croatia's imports of padlocks, locks, and keys in value terms, contributing 22.9%, followed by Italy at 20.9% and Slovenia at 19.3%. Together, these countries made up 63.2% of total imports in value.

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