Croatia: Market for Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins 2024

Market Size for Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins in Croatia

The Croatian plastic bath or sink market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of 246% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a noticeable expansion. Plastic bath or sink consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins in Croatia

In value terms, plastic bath or sink production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, shipments abroad of plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins decreased by -1.1% to X units for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, plastic bath or sink exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 34%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), Slovenia (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main destinations of plastic bath or sink exports from Croatia, together accounting for 82% of total exports. Austria, the Netherlands, Bulgaria and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +142.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins exports from Croatia, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovenia ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +15.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+15.2% per year) and Italy (-0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic bath or sink export price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -4.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, the amount of plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins imported into Croatia rose to X units, surging by 2.3% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 59%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic bath or sink imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 69%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X units), Poland (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of plastic bath or sink imports to Croatia, with a combined 55% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +40.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic bath or sink suppliers to Croatia were Italy ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 55% share of total imports. Poland, China, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Czech Republic and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +30.4%, 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 2022, the average plastic bath or sink import price amounted to $X per unit, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for Poland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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