Rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses in Croatia experienced significant volume changes between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 21 448 tons in 2018, consumption rose steadily to a peak of 38 730 tons in 2021, representing an increase of over 80% in three years.

After 2021, the market volume contracted for two consecutive years, falling to 35 425 tons in 2022 and then to 27 850 tons in 2023, a decline of 28% from the peak. In 2024, partial recovery brought the market back to 32 016 tons, still below the 2021 high but above the 2018 level.

In value terms, the market showed even sharper swings, reaching 81.5 million US dollars in 2022 before dropping to 63 million in 2023 and stabilizing at 64.9 million in 2024. The divergence between volume and value trends points to significant price movements during the period.

Production rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 35 893 thousand US dollars, marking a modest decline of 3.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 4.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 16.8% to reach a peak of 40 075 thousand US dollars. The following year, in 2019, production experienced its largest decline of 7.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After a two-year rise, Croatia's production of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses declined. In 2020, 19 516 tonnes were produced, reflecting a gradual fall of 5.8% from the previous year. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 20 716 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 6.3%.

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

Exports rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year increase, exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses from Croatia declined. In 2020, export volume amounted to 9 162 tonnes, indicating a gradual contraction of 10.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 9.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.1%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 10 183 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 10.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Croatia's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses in kind were Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, and Austria. Bosnia and Herzegovina accounted for 21.2% of exports, Italy for 19.9%, and Austria for 19.2%. Together, these three countries represented 60.3% 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

After a two-year rise, the value of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses exported from Croatia declined. In 2020, exports registered 19 601 thousand US dollars, indicating a fall of 12.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 22 343 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 12.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Italy were the main destinations for Croatia's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses in value terms. Austria accounted for 19.2% of exports, Bosnia and Herzegovina for 19.0%, and Italy for 18.1%. Combined, these three countries represented 56.3% 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 rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses into Croatia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 21 098 tonnes, corresponding to a steep increase of 46.0% relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 112%, equating to an annualized rate of 28.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Croatia's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses in kind were Serbia, Italy, and Turkey. Serbia accounted for 19.2% of imports, Italy for 16.6%, and Turkey for 14.5%. Together, these three countries represented 50.2% 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

Imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses into Croatia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports came to 34 465 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a rise of 29.8% relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 69.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 19.3%.

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

During 2017 to 2020, rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses were supplied to Croatia from many different markets. Even the largest destinations—Italy, Serbia, and Slovenia—together represented only 45.5% of total imports in value terms.

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

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