Plastic shutters and blinds market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic shutters and blinds in Croatia exhibited notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. Consumption, measured in volume, grew moderately to 3 036 t in 2019 before declining to 2 764 t in 2020. A dramatic surge followed in 2021, with the market expanding by nearly 50% to reach 4 142 t.

After the 2021 peak, market volume contracted by almost a quarter to 3 128 t in 2022. This was followed by stabilization and recovery, with volume rising to 3 179 t in 2023 and further to 3 842 t in 2024. In value terms, the market demonstrated more consistent growth after 2020, increasing from $18.1 million to over $26.8 million by the end of the period.

Production plastic shutters and blinds in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of plastic shutters and blinds, measured in monetary terms, saw a decline after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 13 427 thousand US dollars, marking a 3.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production overall increased by 18.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 13 936 thousand US dollars, while the most significant annual increase occurred in 2018 with a 16.7% rise.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In terms of physical volume, Croatia's production of plastic shutters and blinds also declined following two years of increases. In 2020, the country produced 2 010 tonnes, representing a notable 10.4% drop from the year before. Over the broader timeframe from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 7.4%, averaging a 2.4% annual increase. The highest volume was achieved in 2019 at 2 244 tonnes, with the largest yearly surge also occurring that year at 15.3%.

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

Exports plastic shutters and blinds from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's exports of plastic shutters and blinds, measured by volume, have been on an upward trend for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports reached 93 tonnes, showing a 2.5% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports expanded significantly by 67.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the primary destinations for Croatia's plastic shutters and blinds exports by volume were Slovenia, Germany, and Austria. Slovenia accounted for 39.0% of exports, Germany for 12.9%, and Austria for 12.7%. Together, these three countries made up 64.6% 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

In monetary terms, Croatia's exports of plastic shutters and blinds continued to grow in 2020, reaching 782 thousand US dollars, a 5.6% increase over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 37.3%, averaging an 11.2% annual growth rate. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 933 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 63.8%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant decline, with a 20.6% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Germany, and Austria were the leading markets for Croatia's plastic shutters and blinds exports by value. Slovenia held a 37.7% share, Germany 16.9%, and Austria 16.8%. Collectively, these three countries represented 71.3% 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 shutters and blinds to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Croatia's imports of plastic shutters and blinds, measured in volume, have decreased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 847 tonnes, down 4.1% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 23.9%, with an average annual decline of 8.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Slovenia, and Slovakia were the main sources of Croatia's plastic shutters and blinds imports by volume. Germany accounted for 52.1% of imports, Slovenia for 14.3%, and Slovakia for 10.8%. Together, these three countries comprised 77.2% 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

In 2020, Croatia's imports of plastic shutters and blinds in monetary terms amounted to 5 496 thousand US dollars, showing little change from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 10.8%, averaging a 3.7% annual decline. The most substantial drop occurred in 2019, with a 7.4% decrease.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Slovenia, and Slovakia consistently led as the top sources for Croatia's plastic shutters and blinds imports by value. Germany represented 41.5% of imports, Slovenia 23.8%, and Slovakia 9.8%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 75.1% of total import value.

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

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