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Stainless steel sinks and wash basins market in Croatia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2022, the market for stainless steel sinks and wash basins in Croatia showed variable movement, growing from 3.2 million US$ to 3.5 million US$ with a temporary dip in 2020. The period concluded with a steady increase in market value, reflecting underlying demand in the home improvement sector.

Market conditions stabilized in 2023 at 3.5 million US$, influenced by design trends toward single-bowl stainless steel sinks and composite materials, as well as heightened consumer focus on sustainability. A notable surge followed in 2024, lifting the market to 4.1 million US$, propelled by consumer preference for limited-edition products with vivid designs and the broader adoption of eco-friendly materials driven by global sustainability movements.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Croatia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production stainless sinks and wash basins in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of stainless steel sinks and wash basins has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 358.2 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 19.2% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 47.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.9%	19.4%	19.2%	13.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports stainless sinks and wash basins from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of stainless steel sinks and wash basins from Croatia have fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 28.4 tonnes, down 4.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 34.3%, with an average annual decline of 13.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.8%)	(23.9%)	(4.3%)	(13.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of Croatian stainless steel sinks and wash basins in volume terms were Bosnia and Herzegovina (32.4% of exports), Serbia (17.5%), and Slovenia (17.0%). Together, these three countries accounted for 66.9% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of stainless steel sinks and wash basins exported from Croatia has declined for the third year running. In 2020, export value reached 269 thousand US dollars, a sharp 23.1% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 45.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 18.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.1%)	(23.5%)	(23.1%)	(18.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the key export partners for Croatia's stainless steel sinks and wash basins in value terms were Bosnia and Herzegovina (28.5% of exports), Serbia (19.5%), and Germany (17.3%). Collectively, these three markets represented 65.3% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports stainless sinks and wash basins to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia imported 337.8 tonnes of stainless steel sinks and wash basins, a moderate 6.2% decrease from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 13.9%, with an average annual decline of 4.9%. The largest drop occurred in 2018 at 9.8%, while the only increase was in 2019 at 1.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.8%)	1.8%	(6.2%)	(4.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources of imports in volume terms were Slovenia (33.7% of imports), Germany (21.5%), and Italy (12.4%). Together, these three countries supplied 67.6% of Croatia's total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Croatia's imports of stainless steel sinks and wash basins have decreased for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value stood at 3 063 thousand US dollars, an 8.7% decline from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 15.3%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 5.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.8%)	(0.5%)	(8.7%)	(5.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the primary sources of imports in value terms were Slovenia (29.7% of imports), Germany (22.4%), and Italy (13.4%). These three markets together accounted for 65.6% of Croatia's total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io