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Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds market in Croatia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds in Croatia fluctuated between 2018 and 2024. It declined from 1 207 t in 2018 to a low of 1 037 t in 2020, before recovering to 1 285 t in 2021. After another contraction in 2022, the market grew steadily, reaching 1 236 t in 2024. The market value mirrored this volatility, culminating in a significant rise to 12.8 million US dollars in 2023.

In the latter part of the period, new regulations began shaping the market. Croatia's adoption of bylaws for agrivoltaic installations in 2023 created potential linkages for shading products. Subsequently, advanced national light pollution laws in 2024 introduced specific shielding and color requirements for outdoor installations, while construction law reforms mandated new maintenance obligations. These changes aligned with broader European trends driving demand for energy-efficient, UV-protective, and smart awnings.

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 kind
    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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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, t
  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, t
  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 tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds in Croatia has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 3 792 thousand US dollars, marking a 16.8% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 36.2%, which translates to an average annual decline 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	(13.8%)	(11.1%)	(16.8%)	(13.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Croatia's production volume of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds has dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 280.1 tonnes, showing a moderate 8.7% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 32.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.4%)	(8.1%)	(8.7%)	(12.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia exported 47.4 tonnes of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds, representing a sharp 43.7% reduction from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 62.3%, averaging a 27.8% annual decline. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 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	(40.7%)	13.0%	(43.7%)	(27.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Slovenia were the top buyers of Croatian tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds by volume. Italy accounted for 38.3% of exports, Germany for 26.5%, and Slovenia for 10.8%, together making up 75.6% of total export volume.

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

Croatia's cross-border shipments of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds in 2020 amounted to 687 thousand US dollars, reflecting a strong 12.7% contraction compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 59.5%, with an average annual rate of decline of 26.0%. The largest drop was in 2018 at 58.2%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 10.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(58.2%)	10.9%	(12.7%)	(26.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Italy, Germany, and Slovenia remained the key export partners by value. Italy held a 37.3% share, Germany 26.2%, and Slovenia 13.3%, collectively accounting for 76.8% 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 tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Croatia's imports of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country imported 804.6 tonnes, down 12.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 5.9%, averaging a 2.0% annual decline. The peak was in 2018 at 947.2 tonnes, with the largest increase also in 2018 at 10.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.8%	(3.1%)	(12.3%)	(2.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and Italy were the main sources of imports by volume. China contributed 40.6%, Germany 14.8%, and Italy 11.4%, together representing 66.8% of total import volume.

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

Foreign supplies of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds to Croatia have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 5 338 thousand US dollars, indicating a robust 17.9% year-over-year decline. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 10.7%, with an average annual decrease of 3.7%. The highest value was in 2018 at 7 052 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase also occurred in 2018 at 17.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.9%	(7.8%)	(17.9%)	(3.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2017-2020 period, Italy, China, and Germany formed the primary cluster for imports by value. Italy accounted for 21.7%, China for 20.6%, and Germany for 11.9%, with a combined share of 54.2% of 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