Croatia: Market for Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles 2025

Market Size for Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles in Croatia

For the fourth year in a row, the Croatian rubber-to-metal and moulded article market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 17% to $X in 2021. In general, the total consumption indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +124.2% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles in Croatia

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, exports of rubber-to-metal and moulded articles from Croatia reached X tons, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports declined slightly to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports from Croatia, together comprising 74% of total exports. Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Netherlands, China, Serbia, Italy and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +139.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for rubber-to-metal and moulded articles exports from Croatia, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +24.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+50.2% per year) and Slovenia (+26.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average rubber-to-metal and moulded article export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Austria (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, the amount of rubber-to-metal and moulded articles imported into Croatia surged to X tons, increasing by 25% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 43%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +46.9% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest rubber-to-metal and moulded article supplier to Croatia, with a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, rubber-to-metal and moulded article imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +16.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+10.0% per year) and Poland (+52.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rubber-to-metal and moulded articles to Croatia, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +12.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+2.1% per year) and Poland (+48.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average rubber-to-metal and moulded article import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -4.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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