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Plastic boxes, cases and crates market in Croatia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Croatian market for plastic boxes, cases, and crates showed significant growth in volume from 2018 to 2022, rising from 7 915 t to a peak of 12 630 t. This expansion was interrupted by a contraction to 11 155 t in 2023, followed by a slight recovery to 11 441 t in 2024. The overall increase over the seven-year period amounted to 44%.

In value terms, the market displayed greater volatility, particularly after 2020. Following a drop to USD 25.8 million in 2020, market value rebounded sharply to reach USD 42.1 million in 2022. Despite a subsequent decline, the 2024 value of USD 36.6 million remained 21% above the 2018 level, indicating a general upward trend in market worth alongside the volume growth.

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 plastic boxes, cases and crates in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of plastic boxes, cases, and crates declined after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 27 360 K $ US, but fell to 24 220 K $ US in 2020, marking a significant 11.5% decrease from the previous year. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018, with a 10.2% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.2%	1.9%	(11.5%)	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following two years of growth, Croatia's production of plastic boxes, cases, and crates declined. In 2019, output peaked at 10 572 t, then dropped slightly to 10 306 t in 2020, a 2.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 9%, averaging a 2.9% annual increase. The largest annual rise was in 2018, at 7.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.6%	3.9%	(2.5%)	2.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports plastic boxes, cases and crates from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia exported 10 331 t of plastic boxes, cases, and crates in 2020, a 24.1% increase compared to 2019. Exports reached their highest point in 2018 at 10 608 t, then fell to a low of 8 326 t in 2019, a 21.5% decline. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 16.1%, with an average annual rate of 5.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.3%	(21.5%)	24.1%	5.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Austria, and Romania were the main buyers of plastic boxes, cases, and crates from Croatia, accounting for 50.0% of total exports in volume. Germany led with 22.3%, followed by Austria at 15.5%, and Romania at 12.2%.

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 exports of plastic boxes, cases, and crates increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 25 330 K $ US, up 18.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, exports grew by 53.2%, averaging a 15.3% annual increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.2%	9.7%	18.2%	15.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia's export structure in value terms was diverse. Germany, Austria, and Slovenia were key partners, but together they accounted for only 46.5% of total exports. Germany contributed 20.0%, Austria 18.1%, and Slovenia 8.4%, with the remaining 53.5% spread across many smaller markets.

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 plastic boxes, cases and crates to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Croatia's imports of plastic boxes, cases, and crates rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 10 085 t, a 13.5% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 37.5%, with an average annual rate of 11.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.8%	6.4%	13.5%	11.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Bosnia and Herzegovina were significant suppliers of plastic boxes, cases, and crates to Croatia, but their combined share was only 48.3% of total imports in volume. Germany accounted for 20.2%, Italy for 14.5%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 13.6%, with the remaining 51.7% coming from various other partners.

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 plastic boxes, cases, and crates increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 26 933 K $ US, an 8.8% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports grew by 38.8%, averaging an 11.5% annual increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.8%	8.3%	8.8%	11.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia's import structure in value terms was diversified. Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Slovenia were top suppliers, but together they accounted for just 45.0% of total imports. Italy contributed 17.5%, Bosnia and Herzegovina 14.7%, and Slovenia 12.8%, with no single country dominating the market.

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