| Product Code: ETC5747997 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Croatia saw a shift in the import landscape for polypropylene foams, with Slovenia, Hungary, Germany, Italy, and Serbia emerging as the top exporting countries. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI, decreased from moderate to low concentration, indicating a more diversified import market. Despite a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the period 2020-2024 remained positive at 3.85%. This suggests a steady and relatively stable demand for polypropylene foams in Croatia, with opportunities for further market diversification and growth.

The Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market caters to industries seeking lightweight and durable materials for packaging, automotive, and construction applications. Polypropylene foams offer excellent cushioning, thermal insulation, and energy absorption properties, supporting sustainability and cost-efficiency.
The polypropylene foams market benefits from the rising need for lightweight and durable materials in packaging, automotive, and construction industries. Polypropylene foams offer excellent cushioning, insulation, and impact resistance properties. The increasing focus on reducing packaging material weight and enhancing product safety drives the demand for polypropylene foams.
In Croatia, the polypropylene foams market faces challenges related to fluctuations in raw material prices and ensuring the quality and performance of foam products. Companies must address regulatory and environmental concerns associated with foam production and disposal. Furthermore, competition from alternative foam materials and the need for technological advancements in foam production technology pose challenges.
Government policies in Croatia for the polypropylene foams market focus on product safety and environmental impact. Regulations ensure that polypropylene foams meet industry standards for performance and sustainability. The government supports innovation in foam technologies and provides incentives for the development of eco-friendly and high-performance foams.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market Overview |
3.1 Croatia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for lightweight and sustainable packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Growth in the automotive industry leading to higher demand for polypropylene foams in car interiors |
4.2.3 Rising awareness about the benefits of polypropylene foams in construction and insulation applications |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Volatility in raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative materials affecting market penetration |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to environmental concerns and recycling of polypropylene foams |
5 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market Trends |
6 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market Segmentations |
6.1 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market Revenues & Volume, By EPP, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market Revenues & Volume, By XPP, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Products, 2021-2031F |
7 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of polypropylene foams in Croatia |
8.2 Number of new product developments or innovations in the polypropylene foams market |
8.3 Adoption rate of polypropylene foams in new applications or industries |
8.4 Percentage of companies in Croatia using polypropylene foams in their manufacturing processes |
8.5 Recycling rate of polypropylene foams in Croatia |
9 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Croatia Polypropylene Foams Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |