Plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plasters of calcined gypsum in Croatia expanded from 9 922 tons in 2018 to 13 505 tons in 2024, an increase of over 35%, despite a sharp contraction in 2021. Market volume peaked at 12 447 tons in 2020 before a temporary decline, demonstrating overall growth across the period.

A significant drop in domestic production to 866 tons in 2021 from 2 802 tons the previous year increased reliance on imported material. Imports, which constitute the bulk of supply, rose from 8 727 tons in 2018 to 12 728 tons in 2024, compensating for the reduced local output and supporting market volume.

Market growth in 2024 was reinforced by a focus on sustainability in construction and the importance of Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for market access under EU standards, driving demand for low-carbon gypsum plaster materials.

Production plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate plasters declined after two consecutive years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 319.3 thousand US dollars, but by 2020 it had fallen to 307.4 thousand US dollars, representing a 3.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 18.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.9%. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 13.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Croatia's production of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate plasters grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 2 802 tonnes, showing only a slight variation compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, overall production increased by 37.4%, averaging an 11.2% annual growth rate.

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

Exports plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed considerable volatility during this period. In 2019, Croatia exported 1 166 tonnes of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate plasters, marking the highest level. However, by 2020, exports had plummeted to 113 tonnes, a dramatic 90.3% decrease from the previous year and a 10.3-fold drop from the peak. The most substantial year-on-year increase was recorded in 2018, when exports surged by 439.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina was the overwhelmingly dominant market for Croatia's exports of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate plasters in volume terms, accounting for 91.5% of total exports.

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

After two years of growth, Croatia's exports of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate plasters in value terms declined. In 2019, exports peaked at 146 thousand US dollars, but by 2020 they had dropped to 58 thousand US dollars, a sharp 60.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 18.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.6%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when exports rose by 69.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia were the leading markets for Croatia's exports of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate plasters in value terms, together accounting for 94.6% of total exports. The remaining share was distributed among other destinations.

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

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

Imports plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia imported 9 758 tonnes of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate plasters, which was 5.8% less than the 10 359 tonnes imported in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 4.9%, averaging a 1.7% annual decline. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 8 727 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019. The most significant decrease occurred in 2018, with a 15.0% drop, and the largest increase was in 2019, with an 18.7% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the largest suppliers of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate plasters to Croatia in volume terms were Bosnia and Herzegovina (42.7% of imports), Austria (22.4%), and Germany (21.7%). Together, these three countries accounted for 86.8% 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 imported calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate plasters worth 1 383 thousand US dollars, a 21.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 20.9%, with an average annual decrease of 7.5%. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at 1 765 thousand US dollars, and the largest year-on-year increase occurred that same year, with a 10.1% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (40.9% of imports in value terms), Bosnia and Herzegovina (25.1%), and Austria (12.6%) consistently held the top positions as suppliers of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate plasters to Croatia. Collectively, they accounted for 78.6% of total import value.

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

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