Plastic reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers with capacity >300 litres market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The Croatian market for plastic reservoirs, tanks, and similar containers over 300 litres experienced substantial growth in volume from 1 885 t in 2018 to a peak of 3 120 t in 2021. This expansion was followed by a contraction over the next two years, with the market size falling to 2 087 t in 2023. In 2024, the market volume recovered to 2 298 t, representing a 10% increase from the previous year.

The market's recovery in volume during 2024 coincided with the implementation of a ban on single-use plastics, which took effect in July. This regulatory change likely stimulated demand for more durable plastic storage solutions, including large containers. Concurrently, the market value in monetary terms declined by 4% to 11.95 million USD, possibly reflecting price adjustments or shifts in the product mix within the segment.

Production plastic reservoirs with capacity >300 litres in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Croatia's production of plastic reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers with a capacity exceeding 300 liters was valued at 2 738 thousand US dollars. This marked a significant 23.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 34.5%, with an average annual decline of 13.1%. The most substantial drop occurred in 2018, at 23.2%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 11.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Croatia's production volume of plastic reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers with a capacity over 300 liters declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 425.0 tons, representing a 20.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 27.5%, with an average annual decline of 10.2%.

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

Exports plastic reservoirs with capacity >300 litres from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Exports of plastic reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers with a capacity exceeding 300 liters from Croatia grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 436 tons, showing an 11.3% increase compared to the year before. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 5.1%, with an average annual decline of 1.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 363 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 20.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Croatia's exports of plastic reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers with a capacity over 300 liters were Italy, Slovenia, and Germany. Italy accounted for 45.9% of exports, Slovenia for 29.4%, and Germany for 10.7%. Together, these three countries made up 86.0% 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

After a two-year decline, Croatia's exports of plastic reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers with a capacity exceeding 300 liters increased in 2020. Export value reached 2 316 thousand US dollars, reflecting a strong 14.4% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 24.5%, with an average annual decline of 8.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 024 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 28.4%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Italy, Germany, and Slovenia were the leading destinations for Croatia's exports of plastic reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers with a capacity over 300 liters in value terms. Italy accounted for 32.2% of exports, Germany for 24.6%, and Slovenia for 20.9%. Combined, these three countries represented 77.7% 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 reservoirs with capacity >300 litres to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of plastic reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers with a capacity exceeding 300 liters into Croatia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Croatia imported 2 224 tons, indicating a solid 19.0% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 51.5%, equating to an average annual increase of 14.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Austria, and Slovenia were the primary suppliers of plastic reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers with a capacity over 300 liters to Croatia. Italy accounted for 21.9% of imports, Austria for 19.2%, and Slovenia for 16.5%. Together, these three countries comprised 57.5% 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

Imports of plastic reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers with a capacity exceeding 300 liters into Croatia rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value reached 8 108 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial 24.6% increase over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 72.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 19.8%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Slovenia, Austria, and Italy were the largest suppliers of plastic reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers with a capacity over 300 liters to Croatia in value terms. Slovenia accounted for 18.0% of imports, Austria for 15.9%, and Italy for 13.5%. Together, these three countries made up 47.3% of total imports, with a diverse range of smaller partners also contributing.

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

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