Croatia: Market for Road Tractors For Semi-Trailers 2025

Market Size for Road Tractors For Semi-Trailers in Croatia

In 2021, the Croatian road tractor for semi-trailer market decreased by -2% to $X, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption saw a abrupt curtailment. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Road Tractors For Semi-Trailers in Croatia

In value terms, road tractor for semi-trailer production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 1,024% against the previous year. Road tractor for semi-trailer production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Road Tractors For Semi-Trailers

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, shipments abroad of road tractors for semi-trailers increased by 48% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 548% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, road tractor for semi-trailer exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 507%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X units), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main destinations of road tractor for semi-trailer exports from Croatia, together comprising 46% of total exports. These countries were followed by North Macedonia, Slovenia, Afghanistan, Lithuania, Austria, Germany, Montenegro, Kosovo, Jordan and Italy, which together accounted for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Kosovo (with a CAGR of +114.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Slovenia ($X) and North Macedonia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for road tractor for semi-trailer exported from Croatia worldwide, together comprising 52% of total exports. These countries were followed by Serbia, the Netherlands, Austria, Lithuania, Montenegro, Italy, Afghanistan, Germany, Kosovo and Jordan, which together accounted for a further 38%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Kosovo, with a CAGR of +176.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average road tractor for semi-trailer export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 31% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 51% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kosovo (+32.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Road Tractors For Semi-Trailers

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, the amount of road tractors for semi-trailers imported into Croatia skyrocketed to X units, jumping by 17% against 2020. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +10.0% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, road tractor for semi-trailer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Austria (X units), Germany (X units) and Slovenia (X units) were the main suppliers of road tractor for semi-trailer imports to Croatia, together comprising 66% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +51.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest road tractor for semi-trailer suppliers to Croatia, with a combined 60% share of total imports.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +62.0%, 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 road tractor for semi-trailer import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 32%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a 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 Sweden ($X per unit), while the price for Austria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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