| Product Code: ETC4913441 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Croatia saw a significant increase in glass mat import shipments in 2024, with top exporters being Germany, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, and Slovenia. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI, shifted from moderate to high concentration within a year, indicating a more competitive landscape. The impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.89% from 2020 to 2024 highlights the growing demand for glass mats in Croatia. Although the growth rate slightly slowed down to 2.4% in 2024 compared to the previous year, the overall trend remains positive for the industry.

In the Europe region, the Glass Mat market in Croatia is projected to expand at a stable growth rate of 0.00% by 2027. The largest economy is Germany, followed by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia.

The glass mat market in Croatia is evolving, driven by demand from sectors such as automotive, construction, and electronics. Glass mats are used for reinforcement in composite materials and offer high durability and resistance to corrosion. As the need for lightweight and high-strength materials grows, the glass mat market is likely to experience further expansion.
The Croatia glass mat market is driven by the increasing demand for durable and lightweight materials in construction and automotive applications. The use of glass mats in reinforced plastics, roofing, and other industrial applications is growing due to their enhanced durability and cost-effectiveness, contributing to market growth.
The Croatia glass mat market faces challenges due to the high production costs and the specialized equipment required for manufacturing. Additionally, environmental concerns about the recyclability of glass mat products and competition from other materials used in insulation and reinforcement applications present significant hurdles.
The Croatian governments support for the automotive and construction industries, particularly through incentives for innovation and sustainability, has boosted the demand for glass mats. Government regulations promoting the use of advanced, lightweight materials in construction projects, as well as in renewable energy infrastructure, align with EU environmental standards and encourage the use of glass mats.
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 Glass Mat Market Overview |
3.1 Croatia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Croatia Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Croatia Glass Mat Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Croatia Glass Mat Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Croatia Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Mat Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Croatia Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Binder Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Croatia Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Croatia Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Croatia Glass Mat Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly construction materials in Croatia |
4.2.2 Increasing focus on energy-efficient buildings driving the adoption of glass mat in construction |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting the use of environmentally friendly materials in infrastructure projects |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment costs associated with glass mat production and installation |
4.3.2 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting the overall cost of glass mat products |
4.3.3 Limited awareness and low consumer education regarding the benefits of glass mat compared to traditional materials |
5 Croatia Glass Mat Market Trends |
6 Croatia Glass Mat Market Segmentations |
6.1 Croatia Glass Mat Market, By Mat Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Croatia Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Chopped Strand Mat, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Croatia Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Continuous Filament Mat, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Croatia Glass Mat Market, By Binder Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Croatia Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Emulsion Bonded Glass Mat, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Croatia Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Powder Bonded Glass Mat, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Croatia Glass Mat Market, By Applications |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Croatia Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Drywall Tape & Accessories, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Croatia Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Flooring Enforcement, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Croatia Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Wall Reinforcement, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Croatia Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Roofing And Waterproofing, 2021-2031F |
6.3.6 Croatia Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Insulation, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Croatia Glass Mat Market, By End-use Industry |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Croatia Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Marine, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Croatia Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 Croatia Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021-2031F |
6.4.5 Croatia Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2021-2031F |
6.4.6 Croatia Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Croatia Glass Mat Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Croatia Glass Mat Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Croatia Glass Mat Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Croatia Glass Mat Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in the number of green building certifications in Croatia |
8.2 Adoption rate of glass mat in new construction projects |
8.3 Number of government policies and incentives supporting the use of sustainable construction materials |
9 Croatia Glass Mat Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Croatia Glass Mat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Mat Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Croatia Glass Mat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Binder Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Croatia Glass Mat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Croatia Glass Mat Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Croatia Glass Mat Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Croatia Glass Mat Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Croatia Glass Mat Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |