Self-adhesive plastic films and sheets market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in Croatia showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2021. Volume declined from 9 328 t in 2018 to a low of 8 107 t in 2020, before recovering to 8 779 t in 2021. Market value followed a similar trajectory, falling from 44.9 million USD in 2018 to 41.8 million USD in 2020, then rising to 48.2 million USD in 2021.

Regulatory shifts and changing consumer preferences became prominent market drivers from 2022. Stricter environmental impact assessment rules and a new national agriculture strategy, which included sustainability measures affecting packaging, coincided with market growth to 9 175 t in 2022. A sharp volume contraction to 7 783 t in 2023 aligned with intensified waste management trends and a broader focus on recycling, which likely reduced demand for conventional plastic products. The market then rebounded strongly to 9 353 t in 2024, supported by a growing consumer trend favoring eco-friendly and sustainable products.

Production self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 21 780 thousand US dollars, down 5.5% from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 6.2%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 2.1%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 25 744 thousand US dollars. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 10.4% decline, while the largest increase was in 2018, up 10.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Croatia's production volume of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 5 731 tonnes, showing a modest decline of 5.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production dropped by 9.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.2%. The peak production was in 2018 at 6 949 tonnes. The sharpest fall was in 2019 with a 12.8% decrease, whereas the biggest rise was in 2018, up 10.0%.

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

Exports self-adhesive plastic films and sheets from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Croatia's exports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets declined in volume. In 2020, exports stood at 2 249 tonnes, a modest reduction of 9.7% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports overall increased by 12.2%, averaging an annual growth rate of 3.9%. The highest export volume was in 2019 at 2 490 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 23.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina were the top contributors to Croatia's exports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets by volume. Italy accounted for 66.4% of exports, Slovenia for 11.0%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 7.8%. Together, these three countries made up 85.2% 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 upward trend, Croatia's exports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets declined in value. In 2020, export value reached 12 385 thousand US dollars, down 6.7% from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 23.7%, with an average annual rate of 7.3%. The peak export value was in 2019 at 13 272 thousand US dollars, which also recorded the largest increase of 15.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina led as the top buyers of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets from Croatia in value terms. Italy represented 52.6% of exports, Slovenia 15.4%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina 11.2%. Combined, these three markets accounted for 79.2% 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 self-adhesive plastic films and sheets to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Croatia's imports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets decreased in volume. In 2020, imports totaled 4 624 tonnes, a slight reduction of 3.0% compared to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 15.7%, averaging an annual growth rate of 5.0%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 4 768 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018, up 10.1%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, three key markets—Germany, Italy, and Slovenia—collectively accounted for 58.7% of Croatia's total imports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets by volume.

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 growth, Croatia's imports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets declined in value. In 2020, imports were valued at 32 363 thousand US dollars, down 5.5% from a year earlier. Over the 2017-2020 span, imports rose by 23.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.4%. The peak import value was in 2019 at 34 261 thousand US dollars. The most significant increase was in 2018, up 17.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three major markets—Germany, Italy, and Slovenia—dominated Croatia's imports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in value terms, together representing 56.9% 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