Unprinted labels of paper or paperboard market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the physical volume of Croatia's market for unprinted paper and paperboard labels grew from 354.8 tonnes to 466.1 tonnes. Domestic production increased substantially throughout the period, more than tripling to 415.9 tonnes by 2024, while import volumes varied, peaking in 2022. In value terms, the market showed greater volatility, ending at 2.4 million USD in 2024 after a contraction the previous year.

By 2024, the market was shaped by Croatia's role as a major export destination for corrugated paper and paperboard from Slovenia, reflecting active regional trade that supplies raw materials. Concurrently, broader European and global shifts toward sustainable and recyclable packaging materials bolstered demand for paper-based labels, aligning with evolving consumer preferences and environmental regulations.

Production unprinted labels of paper or paperboard in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of unprinted paper or paperboard labels has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 044 thousand US dollars, showing little change from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 7.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 650 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 42.3%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 59.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Croatia's production of unprinted paper or paperboard labels has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 239.4 tonnes, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 26.2%. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 81.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 22.0%. The lowest output was in 2018 at 123.1 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 6.7%. The largest increase was in 2019, with a jump of 54.2%.

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

Exports unprinted labels of paper or paperboard from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia's exports of unprinted paper or paperboard labels totalled 232.7 tonnes, up 10.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 4.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 210.9 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 8.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Austria, and Bosnia and Herzegovina were the main destinations for Croatia's exports of unprinted paper or paperboard labels. Slovenia accounted for 50.7% of exports in kind, Austria for 17.5%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 11.8%, together making up 80.0% of total exports.

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

Croatia's exports of unprinted paper or paperboard labels have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the export value amounted to 1 563 thousand US dollars, down 1.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 10.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Italy, and Bosnia and Herzegovina remained the principal buyers of Croatia's unprinted paper or paperboard labels in value terms. Slovenia accounted for 49.0% of exports, Italy for 16.2%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 12.3%, jointly representing 77.5% of total exports.

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

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

Imports unprinted labels of paper or paperboard to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Croatia's imports of unprinted paper or paperboard labels have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 365.3 tonnes, which is 8.4% lower than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 2.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 463.1 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 23.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 13.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Italy, and Germany were the leading sources for Croatia's imports of unprinted paper or paperboard labels in kind. Slovenia accounted for 35.2% of imports, Italy for 18.6%, and Germany for 14.5%, together making up 68.3% of total imports.

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

In 2020, Croatia's imports of unprinted paper or paperboard labels amounted to 2 217 thousand US dollars, showing a slight increase of 2.0% compared to the previous year. The lowest import value was in 2019 at 2 175 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 15.3%. The highest value was in 2018 at 2 568 thousand US dollars, marking the largest increase of 17.4%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Slovenia formed the key group of partners for Croatia's imports of unprinted paper or paperboard labels in value terms. Germany accounted for 22.0% of imports, Italy for 20.8%, and Slovenia for 19.8%, jointly representing 62.7% of total imports.

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

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