Wood doors, their frames and thresholds market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for wood doors, their frames and thresholds in Croatia showed strong overall growth, increasing from 35 588 thousand $ in 2018 to 56 202 thousand $ in 2024. The market value dipped to 36 688 thousand $ in 2020 but then accelerated, surpassing 45 000 thousand $ in 2022 and 51 000 thousand $ in 2023.

The market's rise to 56 202 thousand $ in 2024 was supported by growing consumer demand for custom-made wooden interior doors and sliding barn doors, which became popular trends. This was coupled with a design emphasis on environmentally acceptable and natural materials, reinforcing the preference for wood products. Furthermore, global supply chain disruptions and higher raw material costs encouraged a shift toward localized production, creating opportunities for Croatian manufacturers.

Production wood doors, their frames and thresholds in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of wood doors, frames, and thresholds declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 15 093 thousand US dollars, marking an 8.2% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 11.4%, with an average annual decline of 4.0%.

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

Exports wood doors, their frames and thresholds from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's exports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 890 tonnes, reflecting a moderate 6.3% rise from 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 16.1%, with an average annual decline of 5.7%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 804 tonnes, which also saw the largest drop of 24.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the top destinations for Croatia's exports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds in volume terms were Romania, accounting for 40.6% of exports, France with 17.4%, and Slovenia at 13.5%. Together, these three countries represented 71.5% 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 two years of decline, Croatia's exports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds rebounded. In 2020, export value reached 3 846 thousand US dollars, showing a significant 38.3% increase year-over-year. Despite this, from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 18%, with an average annual decline of 6.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 782 thousand US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 at 31.4%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Romania, France, and Slovenia remained the key destinations for Croatia's exports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds in value terms. Romania accounted for 27.0% of exports, France for 20.8%, and Slovenia for 16.0%, together making up 63.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports wood doors, their frames and thresholds to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Croatia's imports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds declined. In 2020, imports totaled 7 712 tonnes, a 3.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 36.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.9%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 015 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 19.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of Croatia's imports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds in volume terms was highly diversified. Bosnia and Herzegovina led with 20.2% of imports, followed by Italy at 15.4%, and Slovenia at 11.4%. Together, these three countries accounted for 47.0% of total import flows, with the remaining 53.0% distributed among numerous smaller partners.

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 wood doors, frames, and thresholds increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 25 441 thousand US dollars, showing a slight 2.7% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 47.6%, with an average annual increase of 13.9%.

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

In 2017-2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, and Slovenia consistently remained the main sources for Croatia's imports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds in value terms. Bosnia and Herzegovina accounted for 20.8% of imports, Italy for 20.1%, and Slovenia for 14.4%, together representing 55.3% 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