Croatia: Ceramic Tile Market 2025

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian ceramic tile market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Ceramic Tile Production in Croatia

In value terms, ceramic tile production reduced sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 96%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, approx. X square meters of ceramic tiles were exported from Croatia; with a decrease of -16.3% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 50%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X square meters), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X square meters) and Spain (X square meters) were the main destinations of ceramic tile exports from Croatia, with a combined 61% share of total exports. Austria, Serbia, the Netherlands, Hong Kong SAR, Romania, France, North Macedonia and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +65.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic tile exported from Croatia were Slovenia ($X), Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) and Serbia ($X), together accounting for 63% of total exports. Spain, Austria, Hong Kong SAR, the Netherlands, France, North Macedonia, Romania and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +41.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile export price amounted to $X per square meter, flattening at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was North Macedonia ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to North Macedonia (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, the amount of ceramic tiles imported into Croatia contracted modestly to X square meters, declining by -2.7% compared with 2021. In general, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +11.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +47.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X square meters) constituted the largest ceramic tile supplier to Croatia, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic tile imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X square meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X square meters), with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+7.8% per year) and India (+123.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tiles to Croatia, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to +3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+6.1% per year) and India (+144.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile import price amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for Serbia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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