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Plastic sanitary ware market in Croatia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The plastic sanitary ware market in Croatia measured in value terms grew substantially from $27.8 million in 2018 to $44.3 million in 2024, an increase of nearly 60% over the seven-year period. This expansion was not steady, with the most pronounced jump occurring in 2021.

After a modest 9% gain in 2019, the market size dipped slightly in 2020. The following year, however, saw a dramatic 32% surge, adding nearly $9.6 million in value and pushing the total market above $39.5 million. Growth then paused in 2022, with the market value remaining essentially flat compared to the previous year.

The upward trajectory resumed in 2023 and 2024, with the market expanding by 4.6% and 7.3% respectively, reaching a new high of $44.3 million by the end of the period. This final value represents a significant recovery and growth phase following the post-2021 stabilization.

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 value
    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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Croatia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  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, K unit
  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 sanitary ware in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's plastic sanitary ware production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 36 400 thousand US dollars, marking a solid rise of 14.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 35.6%, which translates to an annualized rate of 10.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.0%	6.8%	14.4%	10.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports plastic sanitary ware from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's exports of plastic sanitary ware have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 6 297 tonnes, up by 5.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 20.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.1%	14.6%	5.3%	6.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Slovenia, and Italy were the principal destinations for Croatia's plastic sanitary ware exports in kind. Germany accounted for 32.0% of exports, Slovenia for 24.3%, and Italy for 11.7%. Together, these three countries represented 68.0% of total export flows.

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 sanitary ware in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 33 775 thousand US dollars, showing a significant uptick of 11.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 29.2%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 8.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.8%	2.2%	11.1%	8.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Slovenia, and Italy were the main destinations for Croatia's plastic sanitary ware exports in value terms. Germany held 41.7% of exports, Slovenia 14.7%, and Italy 11.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 67.5% of total export value.

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 sanitary ware to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, Croatia's import volume of plastic sanitary ware declined. In 2020, imports reached 4 055 tonnes, which is 7.4% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 19.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.1%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 4 377 tonnes, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 15.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.7%	11.4%	(7.4%)	6.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Germany, and China were the principal sources for Croatia's plastic sanitary ware imports in kind. Slovenia accounted for 39.4% of imports, Germany for 15.3%, and China for 11.8%. Together, these three countries made up 66.4% of total import flows.

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

After a two-year gain, Croatia's import value of plastic sanitary ware declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 27 381 thousand US dollars, marking a limited decline of 5.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 22%, which translates to an annualized rate of 6.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 29 017 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase in 2018 at 23.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.7%	4.6%	(5.6%)	6.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Germany, and Italy consistently led as the main sources for Croatia's plastic sanitary ware imports in value terms. Slovenia accounted for 45.1% of imports, Germany for 16.1%, and Italy for 7.4%. Collectively, these three countries represented 68.6% of total import flows.

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