Soldering, brazing and welding machines market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the Croatian market for soldering, brazing and welding machines experienced significant fluctuations. After initial declines, market volume dropped to 1.9 million dollars in 2020 before surging to 2.8 million dollars in 2021. A subsequent dip in 2022 and 2023 was followed by a strong recovery to 2.9 million dollars in 2024, marking the highest point in the period.

The 2021 market expansion was largely driven by the implementation of EU ecodesign regulations for welding equipment, which took effect in January 2021. These new energy efficiency standards prompted many industrial users to replace older machinery with compliant models, stimulating demand across the sector.

By 2024, increased activity in Croatia's metal industry, particularly in construction and shipbuilding, boosted demand for welding machinery. Simultaneously, the adoption of robotic welding complexes and advanced CNC machines reflected a broader shift toward automation, encouraging further investment in modern equipment. Ongoing reviews of EU ecodesign rules also contributed to market dynamics as companies anticipated regulatory updates.

Production soldering, brazing and welding machines in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Croatia's production of soldering, brazing, and welding machines was valued at 192.3 thousand US dollars, representing a 19.8% decline compared to the previous year. Production decreased by 46.3% between 2017 and 2020, which translates to an annualized rate of 18.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 175.0 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 51.1% drop, while the largest increase was in 2019 with a 37.0% rise.

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

Exports soldering, brazing and welding machines from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's exports of soldering, brazing, and welding machines declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 9.9 tonnes of these machines, marking a sharp 38.8% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 61%, equating to an annualized rate of 26.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina were the leading destinations for Croatia's exports of soldering, brazing, and welding machines in terms of volume. The Netherlands accounted for 28.1% of exports, Serbia for 19.4%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 13.4%. Together, these three countries represented 60.9% 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

In 2020, Croatia's exports of soldering, brazing, and welding machines totaled 210 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp 44.6% decline compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 38.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 378 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 26.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Netherlands were the largest buyers of soldering, brazing, and welding machines from Croatia in value terms. Serbia accounted for 21.7% of exports, Bosnia and Herzegovina for 19.9%, and the Netherlands for 17.1%. Collectively, these three countries made up 58.8% 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 soldering, brazing and welding machines to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Croatia's imports of soldering, brazing, and welding machines declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 97.7 tonnes, remaining nearly unchanged from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 5.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 102.6 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 4.6% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with an 11.0% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, China, and Germany were the main sources for Croatia's imports of soldering, brazing, and welding machines in terms of volume. Italy accounted for 28.3% of imports, China for 18.2%, and Germany for 12.4%. Together, these three countries represented 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

Croatia's imports of soldering, brazing, and welding machines declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1 880 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a 19.4% drop compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 28.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria, Italy, and Germany were the main sources for Croatia's imports of soldering, brazing, and welding machines in value terms. Austria accounted for 20.2% of imports, Italy for 17.4%, and Germany for 16.6%. Collectively, these three countries absorbed 54.1% of total import value.

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

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