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Plastic tableware and kitchenware market in Croatia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic tableware and kitchenware in Croatia displayed notable volatility between 2018 and 2024. After a modest rise to 25.6 million USD in 2019, the market value dropped sharply by nearly 30% to 18.1 million USD in 2020.

A strong recovery followed in 2021, with the market growing over 28% to 23.2 million USD. This upward movement was interrupted by a 7% decline in 2022, bringing the value to 21.6 million USD.

The market expanded again in 2023, reaching 25 million USD, before stabilizing at 24.6 million USD in 2024 with a slight decrease of 1.4%.

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, t
  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, t
  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 tableware and kitchenware in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's plastic tableware and kitchenware production experienced a decline after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 2 869 K $ US, representing a sharp 56.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 30%, with an annualized decline rate of 11.2%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 6 524 K $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 32.9% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	32.9%	19.8%	(56.0%)	(11.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Croatia's plastic tableware and kitchenware production volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 961 tonnes, marking a significant 47.7% drop year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 24.9%, with an annualized decline rate of 9.1%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 936 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 51.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	51.3%	(5.0%)	(47.7%)	(9.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports plastic tableware and kitchenware from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Plastic tableware and kitchenware exports from Croatia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 4 033 tonnes, showing a notable 13.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 37.3%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 14.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.7%)	(11.4%)	(13.9%)	(14.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the dominant destination for Croatia's exports in volume terms, accounting for 73.5% of total flows, while other markets made up the remainder.

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 plastic tableware and kitchenware export value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 8 300 K $ US, which was 9.5% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 38.3%, with an annualized decline rate of 14.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.8%)	(22.7%)	(9.5%)	(14.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Italy, Germany, and Slovenia formed the main cluster of markets for Croatia's exports in value terms. Italy accounted for 56.8% of exports, Germany for 11.4%, and Slovenia for 10.6%, together representing 78.7% of total flows.

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 tableware and kitchenware to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Croatia imported 6 503 tonnes of plastic tableware and kitchenware in 2020, down by 58.1% from the previous year. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 15 539 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 83.9%. This resulted in a 2.4-fold variation between the minimum in 2020 and the maximum in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.4%)	83.9%	(58.1%)	(12.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Poland, and Italy were the key partners for Croatia's imports in volume terms. Bosnia and Herzegovina accounted for 41.3% of imports, Poland for 26.0%, and Italy for 6.6%, together representing 73.9% of total 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

Plastic tableware and kitchenware imports into Croatia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value registered 23 525 K $ US, marking a 16.8% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 25.9%, with an annualized decline rate of 9.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.2%)	(9.8%)	(16.8%)	(9.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017-2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Poland, and Italy stood out as the main markets for Croatia's imports in value terms. Bosnia and Herzegovina accounted for 25.0% of imports, Poland for 13.9%, and Italy for 11.8%, together representing 50.8% of total 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