Key Market Indicators
Croatian paperboard imports are set to reach 409,000 metric tons by 2026, up 1.5% year-on-year on average. In 2021, Croatia was ranked 57th in the world for imports, with 369,000 metric tons. Germany, the US and Italy placed second, third and fourth, respectively. Croatian paperboard exports are also on the rise, with 213,000 metric tons estimated for 2026, up 1.4% on average compared to the previous year. In 2021, Croatia was 42nd in the world for exports, with 195,000 metric tons. The US, Sweden and Finland followed in second, third and fourth place. Finally, Croatian paperboard sales were worth €126.7 million in 2026, a 0.1% year-on-year rise. In 2021, Greece was the leader in sales, with €122.3 million, while Finland, Sweden and Austria came second, third and fourth, respectively. Since 2014, the market had grown 1.6% year-on-year.
