Pliers, pincers and tweezers market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for pliers, pincers and tweezers in Croatia showed considerable variation from 2018 to 2024. Starting at 243 tons, it rose to 270 tons in 2019 before falling to 215 tons in 2020. The most significant surge occurred in 2021, when volume jumped to 329 tons, marking the highest point in the period.

After the 2021 peak, market volume declined for two consecutive years, reaching 286 tons in 2023. This downward trend reversed in 2024, with volume recovering to 311 tons. In value terms, the market demonstrated more consistent growth, expanding from 3.3 million US dollars in 2018 to 5.2 million in 2024.

Production pliers, pincers and tweezers in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of pliers, pincers, and tweezers declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 537.2 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 19.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production overall increased by 3.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.0%. The peak was reached in 2018, with a value of 707.2 thousand US dollars, representing the largest annual increase of 35.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Croatia's production of pliers, pincers, and tweezers fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 3 199 kilograms, which is 6.9% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 3.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.2%. The highest output was recorded in 2018 at 4 352 kilograms, when production surged by 31.3%. In contrast, the sharpest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 21.1%.

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

Exports pliers, pincers and tweezers from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

The export market for pliers, pincers, and tweezers showed notable volatility in recent years. The lowest volume was in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 41.7 tonnes, resulting in a 1.9-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, Croatia exported 37.5 tonnes, reflecting a substantial 32.4% increase from 2019. The largest decline was in 2019, down 32.1%, whereas the biggest jump was in 2018, with a 94.9% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Serbia, and Germany were the top destinations for Croatia's exports of pliers, pincers, and tweezers in volume terms. Slovenia accounted for 31.9% of exports, Serbia for 25.3%, and Germany for 11.8%. Together, these three countries made up 69.0% of total export flows during this period.

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 pliers, pincers, and tweezers in value terms reached 1 395 thousand US dollars in 2020, showing a slight 1.0% improvement over 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, exports grew by 35.6%, averaging an annual increase of 10.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 649 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest annual rise of 60.3%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a 16.3% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Slovenia, and Serbia consistently led as the main destinations for Croatia's exports of pliers, pincers, and tweezers in value terms. Germany held a 41.8% share, Slovenia 20.3%, and Serbia 10.4%. Combined, these three markets represented 72.6% of total export value over these years.

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

World map of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2017-2020

Imports pliers, pincers and tweezers to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Croatia's imports of pliers, pincers, and tweezers in volume terms declined. In 2020, imports totaled 294.6 tonnes, reflecting a 15.5% contraction compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 7.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.5%. The peak was in 2019 at 294.6 tonnes, while the largest annual increase was in 2018, up 21.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and Slovenia were the primary sources for Croatia's imports of pliers, pincers, and tweezers in volume terms. Germany accounted for 43.4% of imports, China for 17.9%, and Slovenia for 11.3%. Together, these three countries comprised 72.7% of total import flows during this timeframe.

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

Following two years of advance, Croatia's imports of pliers, pincers, and tweezers in value terms decreased. In 2020, imports amounted to 4 012 thousand US dollars, indicating a modest 8.3% year-over-year decline. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 21.6%, equating to an average annual rate of 6.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 373 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase occurring in 2018, up 28.1%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, Germany, Slovenia, and China accounted for the largest share of Croatia's imports of pliers, pincers, and tweezers in value terms. Germany represented 49.3% of imports, Slovenia 16.5%, and China 6.8%. Collectively, these three countries made up 72.7% of total import value over these years.

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

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