Key Market Indicators
Croatia's export of non-ferrous metals is projected to reach approximately 260,000 metric tons by 2028, up from around 224,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. Since 2005, the country's supply has been growing at an average rate of 8.8% per year. In 2023, Croatia ranked 28th in the global export of non-ferrous metals, with Denmark surpassing it with a similar volume. Leading the rankings were Spain, France, and the Netherlands, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions respectively. On the import side, Croatia’s non-ferrous metal imports are expected to climb to about 424,000 metric tons by 2028, increasing from approximately 382,000 metric tons in 2023. This signifies an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. Since 2005, the country's demand has risen by 4.8% annually. In 2023, Croatia ranked 27th among global importers, with Portugal ahead at the same volume. Spain, France, and Norway held the second, third, and fourth spots in this ranking.
