Key Market Indicators
Croatian metal imports are projected to rise to approximately 2.7 million metric tons by 2028, up from around 2.5 million metric tons in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 1.4%. Since 2005, Croatia's demand for metal has seen a consistent year-on-year increase of 2.9%. In the current year, Croatia holds the 28th position in global metal import rankings. Notably, Macedonia has surpassed Croatia, matching its import volume at about 2.5 million metric tons. Leading the rankings are France, Italy, and Spain, holding the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.