Registers, account books, diaries and albums market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the Croatian market for registers, account books, diaries, and similar paper-based articles showed significant fluctuations. The market size contracted from 23.9 million USD in 2018 to a low of 19.4 million USD in 2021, reflecting a period of reduced demand. This was followed by a notable recovery, with the market expanding to 24.9 million USD in 2023, before easing to 22.9 million USD in 2024.

Domestic production followed a similar pattern, declining from 22.3 million USD in 2018 to 19.2 million USD in 2020, then partially recovering to 23.3 million USD in 2023. Imports and exports both grew over the period, with imports reaching 11.8 million USD in 2024 and exports peaking at 9.9 million USD in 2023, influencing the net available supply on the domestic market.

Production registers, account books, diaries and albums in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Croatia, the production of registers, account books, diaries, and albums has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 19 152 thousand US dollars, marking a 10.3% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 25.6%, with an average annual decline of 9.4%.

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

Exports registers, account books, diaries and albums from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Exports of registers, account books, diaries, and albums from Croatia have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, shipments reached 3 345 tonnes, up 1.0% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 18.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 587 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 8.5%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 28.0% rise.

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

An analysis of export volumes from 2017 to 2020 reveals a wide distribution across many markets. Serbia accounted for 21.6% of exports, Slovenia for 13.2%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 13.0%, together making up 47.8% of total flows. The remaining 52.2% was spread among other trading partners.

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

After two years of growth, the value of exports for registers, account books, diaries, and albums from Croatia declined. In 2020, exports totaled 7 165 thousand US dollars, an 8.4% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 6.6%, with an average annual growth of 2.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 7 823 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 10.6%.

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

The structure of export values from 2017 to 2020 can be described as diversified. Serbia contributed 19.1% of export value, Slovenia 15.4%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina 12.3%, together accounting for 46.9% of total flows. No single country held a clearly dominant position.

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

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

Imports registers, account books, diaries and albums to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Following a two-year uptick, imports of registers, account books, diaries, and albums into Croatia declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 2 486 tonnes, a significant reduction of 21.9% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 8.4%, with an average annual decline of 2.9%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 182 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 9.6% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for imports in volume terms were Slovenia, with a 30.3% share, Serbia at 13.0%, and Germany at 12.2%. Together, these three countries accounted for 55.5% 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

After two years of increase, the value of imports for registers, account books, diaries, and albums into Croatia fell. In 2020, imports were approximately 7 743 thousand US dollars, a sharp decline of 18.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 3.5%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 1.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 9 463 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 9.1% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia's supplier base for registers, account books, diaries, and albums was broad. Slovenia accounted for 19.5% of import value, Germany for 14.9%, and Italy for 13.5%, together making up 47.8% of total imports. Many other countries held smaller but notable shares.

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

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