Plastic doors, windows and frames market in Croatia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the market volume for plastic doors, windows, and frames in Croatia grew from 547.1 thousand units to 673.1 thousand units, while its value increased from 122.6 million US dollars to 195.1 million US dollars. The expansion was steady overall, though a slight contraction occurred in 2023 before a rebound the following year.

The market recovery and growth in 2024 coincided with stringent European Union regulatory measures, notably the Renovation Wave and the recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, which raised performance standards and spurred demand for energy-efficient building renovations in member states like Croatia. Simultaneously, product innovation intensified, with industry leaders such as VEKA launching new ultra-energy-efficient uPVC window systems, aligning the market with prevailing trends toward superior insulation and sustainable construction materials.

Production plastic doors, windows and frames in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Croatia's production of plastic doors, windows, and frames was valued at 122.3 million US dollars, remaining stable compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 7.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 122.4 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 5.9% rise.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2020, Croatia produced 466.4 thousand units of plastic doors, windows, and frames, marking a 6.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 13.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.9%. The lowest production level was in 2018 at 455.9 thousand units, which also saw the largest decline of 15.8%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 9.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Exports plastic doors, windows and frames from Croatia

Exports in kind, K unit

Croatia's export volume of plastic doors, windows, and frames increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 58.4 thousand units, reflecting a 21.0% year-over-year improvement. However, from 2017 to 2020, overall exports decreased by 38.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -14.9%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 44.9 thousand units, which also recorded the largest decline of 52.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Slovenia, and Italy were the primary markets for Croatia's exports of plastic doors, windows, and frames in kind. Germany accounted for 31.3% of exports, Slovenia for 28.6%, and Italy for 19.8%. Together, these three countries represented 79.7% 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 export value of plastic doors, windows, and frames increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 15 110 thousand US dollars, showing a strong gain of 14.7% compared to 2019. Despite this recent growth, exports decreased by 24.3% between 2017 and 2020, equating to an annualized decline of 8.9%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 13 088 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 34.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Slovenia, and Italy were the main destinations for Croatia's exports of plastic doors, windows, and frames in value terms. Germany accounted for 33.9% of exports, Slovenia for 26.6%, and Italy for 16.7%. Collectively, these three markets absorbed 77.1% of total export value.

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

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

Imports plastic doors, windows and frames to Croatia

Imports in kind, K unit

Croatia's import volume of plastic doors, windows, and frames increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 205.3 thousand units, constituting a steep uptick of 37.8% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 68.8%, with an annualized rate of 19.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey, and Germany formed the key group of partners for Croatia's imports of plastic doors, windows, and frames in kind. Bosnia and Herzegovina accounted for 42.5% of imports, Turkey for 14.5%, and Germany for 13.5%. Together, these three countries represented 70.5% of total import flows.

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

Croatia's import value of plastic doors, windows, and frames increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 15 110 thousand US dollars, marking a solid rise of 20.2% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 78%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey, and Germany consistently remained the main sources for Croatia's imports of plastic doors, windows, and frames in value terms. Bosnia and Herzegovina accounted for 58.7% of imports, Turkey for 11.4%, and Germany for 6.9%. Together, these three countries accounted for 77.0% of total import flows.

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

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