Safety glass market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The safety glass market in Croatia expanded from 31.5 million US dollars in 2018 to 42.9 million US dollars in 2024, representing overall growth of approximately 36% over the six-year period. The market showed relative stability in its initial phase, with volume hovering near 32 million dollars through 2020.

A pronounced turning point arrived in 2021, when market size increased by 24% to reach 39.8 million dollars. This higher level of activity was largely sustained in the following years, with volume climbing to 41.5 million dollars in 2022, dipping slightly in 2023, and then achieving a new peak of 42.9 million dollars in 2024.

Production safety glass in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's safety glass production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 22 821 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp 26.1% decrease compared to 2019. Production peaked in 2018 at 31 367 thousand US dollars, which represented the largest annual increase of 43.7%. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production grew by 4.5%, averaging 1.5% per year.

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

Exports safety glass from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's safety glass exports fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 3 355 tonnes, showing a significant 18.8% drop from 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 5 022 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 46.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Italy, and Slovenia were the main destinations for Croatia's safety glass exports by volume. Austria accounted for 27.6% of exports, Italy for 23.2%, and Slovenia for 10.9%. Together, these three countries represented 61.7% 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

After two years of growth, Croatia's safety glass exports by value declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 19 061 thousand US dollars, a 33.9% decrease year-over-year. The peak value was reached in 2019 at 28 847 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 62.1%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 7.8%, averaging 2.5% per year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom, Italy, and France were the top buyers of Croatian safety glass by value. The United Kingdom accounted for 37.7% of exports, Italy for 18.2%, and France for 8.5%. Collectively, these three countries made up 64.4% 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 safety glass to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Croatia's safety glass imports by volume decreased. In 2020, imports stood at 21 137 tonnes, reflecting a modest 4.7% decline from the previous year. Imports reached their highest point in 2019 at 22 189 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 44.4% recorded in 2018. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 44.4%, averaging 13.0% per year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Poland, and Slovenia were the leading sources of safety glass imports to Croatia by volume. Hungary contributed 26.3% of imports, Poland 21.1%, and Slovenia 11.5%. Together, these three countries accounted for 58.9% 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, Croatia's safety glass imports by value declined. In 2020, imports totaled 30 261 thousand US dollars, a 6.5% drop compared to 2019. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 30 261 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase of 35.8% occurred in 2018. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 33.4%, averaging 10.1% per year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Croatia's safety glass imports by value were distributed across a diverse range of partner countries. Hungary led with 19.3% of imports, followed by Germany at 15.3% and Poland at 14.0%. Together, these three countries represented 48.5% 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