Croatia: Market for Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows 2025

Market Size for Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows in Croatia

In 2021, the Croatian aluminium window and door market increased by 9.4% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a prominent increase. Aluminium window and door consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows in Croatia

In value terms, aluminium window and door production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +105.2% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Aluminium window and door production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports of Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, shipments abroad of aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows increased by 24% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, aluminium window and door exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 60%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for aluminium window and door exports from Croatia, accounting for a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, aluminium window and door exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +22.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+17.4% per year) and Austria (+20.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows exports from Croatia, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +25.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+22.4% per year) and Slovenia (+22.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average aluminium window and door export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4.2% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, aluminium window and door export price increased by +66.6% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 37%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows

Imports into Croatia

For the seventh year in a row, Croatia recorded growth in supplies from abroad of aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows, which increased by 33% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, aluminium window and door imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 46%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main suppliers of aluminium window and door imports to Croatia, together accounting for 78% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +61.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), China ($X) and Slovenia ($X) appeared to be the largest aluminium window and door suppliers to Croatia, together comprising 68% of total imports. Italy, Germany, Turkey and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +54.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average aluminium window and door import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -5.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 9.2%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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