Plumbing fixtures of plastics market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The Croatian market for plastic plumbing fixtures expanded from $23.6 million in 2018 to $26.8 million in 2020, with regulatory developments playing a key role. In 2018, new rules on production conditions and amendments to spatial planning and construction laws set higher standards for manufacturing facilities and professional activities in construction. The following year, technical regulations on construction products and project content requirements further shaped the market by mandating conformity certificates and detailed documentation for plastic installation elements, supporting the initial growth phase.

A significant surge occurred in 2021, when the market value jumped to $35.3 million, driven by the adoption of an ordinance limiting air pollutant emissions from stationary sources. This environmental regulation likely prompted manufacturers to upgrade processes, affecting production costs and product standards. The market then stabilized in 2022 with modest growth to $36.0 million, reflecting a period of adjustment.

Continued regulatory momentum underpinned further growth to $41.1 million by 2024. The 2023 packaging and single-use plastics decree introduced producer registration and reporting obligations for plastic products. In 2024, amendments to the Construction Act, new craft regulations, updated technical norms for construction products, and a law on building management all created a dynamic environment for plastic plumbing fixtures, influencing both supply and demand within Croatia's construction sector.

Production plumbing fixtures of plastics in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of plastic plumbing fixtures has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 32 083 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 16.6% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 44.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 13.0%.

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

Exports plumbing fixtures of plastics from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's exports of plastic plumbing fixtures have expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume hit 5 119 tonnes, showing a moderate 6.7% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 28.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Slovenia, and Italy were the top markets for Croatia's plastic plumbing fixture exports by volume. Germany accounted for 32.6% of exports, Slovenia for 29.6%, and Italy for 13.5%. Together, these three countries made up 75.7% 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

Croatia's exports of plastic plumbing fixtures have increased for the third year running. In 2020, export value stood at 28 762 thousand US dollars, up 10.7% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports climbed by 31.6%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 9.6%.

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

During 2017-2020, Germany, Slovenia, and Italy were the primary destinations for Croatia's plastic plumbing fixture exports by value. Germany represented 43.6% of exports, Slovenia 16.2%, and Italy 12.2%. Combined, they absorbed 72.0% 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 plumbing fixtures of plastics to Croatia

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After two years of growth, Croatia's imports of plastic plumbing fixtures declined. In 2020, import volume was approximately 3 352 tonnes, down 7.9% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports still increased by 18.2%, averaging 5.7% annual growth. The peak volume occurred in 2019 at 3 641 tonnes, while the largest yearly increase was in 2018 at 16.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Slovenia, Germany, and China were the main sources for Croatia's plastic plumbing fixture imports by volume. Slovenia contributed 46.5% of imports, Germany 14.9%, and China 9.1%. Together, they represented 70.5% 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

Following two years of gains, Croatia's imports of plastic plumbing fixtures fell. In 2020, imports totaled 23 439 thousand US dollars, a 6.0% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 22.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 24 928 thousand US dollars, and the biggest yearly jump was in 2018 at 24.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Croatia's plastic plumbing fixture imports by value were Slovenia, Germany, and Italy. Slovenia made up 51.6% of imports, Germany 15.6%, and Italy 6.5%. Collectively, they accounted for 73.7% of total import flows.

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

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