Plastic fittings for tubes and pipes market in Croatia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic tube, pipe, and hose fittings in Croatia grew significantly from 2 367 t in 2018 to over 4 000 t by 2024, reflecting broader European trends of infrastructure investment and demand for modern plumbing and irrigation systems. This expansion was supported by the adoption of environmentally friendly materials and smart technologies in construction across the region, which increased overall consumption. The market volume saw particularly strong growth in 2021 and 2024, surpassing 3 600 t and 4 000 t respectively.

After reaching a peak of 3 931 t in 2022, the market contracted to 3 319 t in 2023 before rebounding sharply the following year. This volatility aligns with fluctuating investment cycles and raw material availability affecting the European plastics sector. The consistent upward trajectory from 2018 underscores the market's integration into wider EU supply chains and construction activity.

Production plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 9 307 thousand US dollars, marking a 6.7% increase compared to 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with growth of 11.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 7 838 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 15.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Croatia's production of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, production reached 1 122 tonnes, showing a modest year-over-year gain of 4.8%. The lowest output was in 2018 at 1 027 tonnes, which experienced the largest decline of 60.5%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 56.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -24.4%.

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

Exports plastic fittings for tubes and pipes from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Exports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes from Croatia have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 022 tonnes, representing a substantial 11.5% increase compared to 2019. The lowest level was in 2018 at 900 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 15.4%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes from Croatia were Bosnia and Herzegovina (28.6% of exports in kind), Italy (22.3%), and Serbia (14.3%). Together, these three countries accounted for 65.2% of total exports in kind.

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 exports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes have grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports were valued at 5 858 thousand US dollars, a 4.3% increase from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with growth of 5.6%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 5 319 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 3.3%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 6.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina (34.7% of exports in value terms), Italy (14.9%), and Serbia (11.2%) accounted for the largest share of Croatia's exports by value. Together, these three countries comprised 60.8% of total export flows.

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 fittings for tubes and pipes to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Croatia's imports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 2 795 tonnes, a 5.6% gain compared to 2019. The largest increase was in 2019, with growth of 18.1%. The lowest level was in 2018 at 2 240 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 7.3%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 15.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia's imports in kind were distributed across multiple countries. Italy (17.9% of imports in kind), Poland (12.6%), and Serbia (12.6%) together accounted for 43.1% of total flows, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant.

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 imports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes increased in 2020, reaching 18 476 thousand US dollars, a measured 5.5% year-over-year rise. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with growth of 14.5%, while the largest decline was in 2019 at 4.9%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 14.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia's imports in value terms came from a broad set of markets. Germany (23.6% of imports in value terms), Italy (14.8%), and Slovenia (11.1%) together accounted for 49.5% of total imports, while many smaller destinations made up the remaining 50.5%.

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

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