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Wooden tableware and kitchenware market in Croatia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for wooden tableware and kitchenware in Croatia expanded significantly in volume between 2018 and 2022, rising from 441 t to 1 135 t. This period of growth was followed by a contraction to 966 t in 2023 before a slight recovery to 979 t in 2024. In value terms, the market more than doubled from $2.4 million in 2018 to a peak of $5.4 million in 2023, with a slight dip in 2024.

By 2024, market demand was influenced by increased consumer interest in wooden kitchen elements, driven by design trends emphasizing functionality, aesthetics, and integrated kitchen islands. Concurrently, a growing focus on price sensitivity and loyalty programs among Croatian consumers contributed to a slight reduction in the market's total value, even as physical volume increased.

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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 wooden tableware and kitchenware in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's wooden tableware and kitchenware production declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 406.2 K $ US, down 6.9% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 20.7%, averaging an annual decline of 7.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.1%)	(3.1%)	(6.9%)	(7.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Croatia produced 86.0 t of wooden tableware and kitchenware, a sharp decline of 16.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production dropped by 36.8%, with an average annual decrease of 14.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 25.0%, while 2019 saw a modest increase of 1.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.0%)	1.0%	(16.5%)	(14.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wooden tableware and kitchenware from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's wooden tableware and kitchenware exports fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 279.2 t, down 9.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 39.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -15.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.6%)	(24.5%)	(9.8%)	(15.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Spain, and France were consistently the top destinations for Croatia's wooden tableware and kitchenware exports by volume. Germany accounted for 38.4% of exports, Spain for 21.4%, and France for 11.1%, together making up 71.0% of total export flows.

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

After two years of growth, Croatia's wooden tableware and kitchenware exports declined in 2020. Exports reached 1 355 K $ US, a significant drop of 17.4% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 9.4%, averaging an annual decrease of 3.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 1 640 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 7.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.5%	7.0%	(17.4%)	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain were the main destinations for Croatia's wooden tableware and kitchenware exports by value. Germany represented 34.1% of exports, the Netherlands 10.2%, and Spain 9.9%, together accounting for 54.3% 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 wooden tableware and kitchenware to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia imported 840.4 t of wooden tableware and kitchenware, a notable increase of 14.5% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 36.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.8%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 1.9%, while 2018 saw the biggest increase of 21.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.3%	(1.9%)	14.5%	10.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Germany, and Poland were the key sources for Croatia's wooden tableware and kitchenware imports by volume. China supplied 20.7% of imports, Germany 16.2%, and Poland 13.7%, together representing 50.6% of total import flows.

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 wooden tableware and kitchenware imports increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value totaled 3 719 K $ US, up 3.3% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 32.3%, averaging an annual growth of 9.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.9%	3.3%	3.3%	9.8%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Croatia's wooden tableware and kitchenware imports came from a diverse range of markets. Even the top three suppliers—Germany, China, and Poland—together accounted for only 45.5% 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