Croatia’s packaging sector sits where manufacturing, food production, retail logistics and export trade meet.

Supermarkets are expanding private label ranges. FMCG manufacturers face growing pressure to reduce packaging waste. As a result, packaging suppliers are more strategically important than ever.

The sector is also adapting to:

• tighter European sustainability regulations
• rising raw material costs
• growing demand for recyclable and retail-ready formats

The companies leading Croatia’s packaging industry are not simply the largest manufacturers. They help food producers in four ways:

• moving products efficiently through supply chains
• improving shelf presentation
• strengthening brand visibility
• meeting changing environmental requirements

This report examines the companies with the strongest positions in corrugated packaging, flexible films, labels, folding cartons, metal packaging and retail display solutions.

At a Glance

Rank	Company	FY Revenue*	Strategic Role
1	Dunapack Packaging Croatia	N/A	Corrugated packaging leader
2	Bomark Pak	N/A	Stretch film and logistics packaging
3	Muraplast	N/A	Flexible packaging specialist
4	Rotoplast	N/A	Food-safe barrier packaging
5	Grafičar Group	N/A	Labels and folding cartons
6	Lana Karlovačka Tiskara	N/A	Consumer packaging and cartons
7	Lim Samobor	N/A	Metal packaging production
8	Modepack	N/A	E-commerce packaging solutions
9	Plastform	N/A	Protective packaging specialist
10	Velprom	N/A	Retail displays and paper packaging

*Revenue figures are not publicly available for all companies and therefore ranking is based on market influence, manufacturing capability, retail relevance, and sector impact.

1. Dunapack Packaging Croatia

Founded: Part of the Prinzhorn Group network
Headquarters: Zabok, Croatia

Dunapack Packaging Croatia is widely seen as the country’s most influential corrugated packaging producer.

The company holds a critical position in Croatia’s retail and FMCG supply chain. It supplies corrugated board and transport packaging used throughout food manufacturing, distribution and supermarket operations.

Why it matters to supermarket buyers

Its importance goes beyond box production. Several retail tasks increasingly depend on corrugated designs that cut labour costs and protect products in transport:

• retail-ready packaging
• pallet efficiency
• warehouse handling
• shelf replenishment

The company’s link to the wider Prinzhorn Group also gives it access to extensive recycling and circular packaging infrastructure across Europe.

2. Bomark Pak

Founded: 1992
Headquarters: Ludbreg, Croatia

Bomark Pak has grown into one of the largest stretch film manufacturers in Europe.

Consumers rarely see its products directly. However, retailers and logistics operators depend heavily on stretch film to secure palletised goods moving through distribution centres.

A significant share of production is exported across European markets. This highlights Croatia’s growing role in regional packaging manufacturing.

Bomark’s focus on downgauging technologies has become more important. Manufacturers want to reduce plastic use without losing performance or transport security.

3. Muraplast

Founded: 1988
Headquarters: Kotoriba, Croatia

Muraplast is one of Croatia’s leading producers of polyethylene films and flexible packaging materials.

Its product portfolio serves food manufacturers, agricultural businesses, retailers and industrial customers throughout Europe.

Flexible packaging remains one of the most competitive packaging segments. Food producers need lightweight, cost-effective and increasingly recyclable solutions.

Muraplast has strengthened its position by investing in mono-material packaging formats. These align with European sustainability goals while still meeting food protection needs.

4. Rotoplast

Headquarters: Croatia

Rotoplast specialises in multilayer flexible packaging and barrier films used throughout the food industry.

Many packaged foods depend on barrier technology. It preserves freshness, extends shelf life and maintains product quality during transport and storage.

This makes Rotoplast particularly relevant for:

• snack foods
• dairy products
• meat processors
• private label manufacturers

Its expertise in food-safe packaging places the company in a critical segment of Croatia’s food manufacturing ecosystem.

5. Grafičar Group

Headquarters: Croatia

Packaging is often the first contact consumers have with a product. Grafičar Group plays an important role here through its focus on labels, folding cartons and printed packaging.

Food producers increasingly see packaging as a marketing tool as well as a protective container. Shelf visibility, regulatory information and brand identity all depend on high-quality printing and packaging design.

The company serves both domestic and regional markets where consumer branding remains a major competitive factor.

6. Lana Karlovačka Tiskara

Headquarters: Karlovac, Croatia

Lana Karlovačka Tiskara brings a strong consumer-packaging focus to Croatia’s packaging sector.

The company is recognised for folding cartons and printed cardboard packaging. Its customers include food manufacturers, confectionery producers, pharmaceutical companies and consumer goods brands.

For supermarket suppliers, folding cartons remain one of the most important packaging formats. They combine product protection, branding opportunities and shelf appeal in a single package.

7. Lim Samobor

Founded: 1925
Headquarters: Samobor, Croatia

Lim Samobor is one of Croatia’s longest-established packaging manufacturers.

The company specialises in metal packaging used throughout food and beverage production. Metal packaging still plays an important role in preserving shelf-stable foods and supporting export-oriented food manufacturing.

Its long-standing position in the Croatian industrial sector shows that metal packaging remains relevant, despite growth in flexible alternatives.

8. Modepack

Headquarters: Croatia

Modepack reflects one of the fastest-growing areas in packaging: e-commerce and logistics.

As online retail expands across Europe, demand has grown for courier bags, transport packaging and protective shipment solutions.

Retailers now need packaging that works well in both physical stores and direct-to-consumer fulfilment networks. This trend has created new opportunities for packaging suppliers focused on omnichannel retail.

9. Plastform

Headquarters: Croatia

Plastform specialises in expanded polystyrene (EPS) and protective packaging solutions.

Its products are particularly important for transporting:

• temperature-sensitive foods
• seafood
• pharmaceuticals
• fragile products needing extra protection

Cold-chain logistics remain a major challenge across food distribution networks. This makes protective packaging providers more relevant within the wider supply chain.

10. Velprom

Headquarters: Croatia

Velprom completes the ranking through its focus on paper packaging and point-of-sale display solutions.

Retail displays remain a critical part of supermarket merchandising. Promotional units, temporary displays and branded cardboard structures help retailers highlight seasonal products, private label launches and promotional campaigns.

Supermarkets compete for shopper attention. As a result, display packaging has become more important to category management strategies.

Industry Outlook

Croatia’s packaging sector is entering a period where sustainability requirements and operational efficiency are becoming equally important.

Food manufacturers face pressure to use less packaging material while keeping product protection and shelf life.

At the same time, retailers keep expanding private label programmes. This increases demand for cost-effective packaging formats that support branding and logistics performance.

Corrugated packaging, recyclable flexible films and fibre-based alternatives are expected to attract continued investment across the sector.

Companies that can balance sustainability, manufacturing scale and packaging performance are likely to hold the strongest competitive positions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the leading packaging company in Croatia?

Dunapack Packaging Croatia ranks first. It is widely seen as the country’s most influential corrugated packaging producer and is based in Zabok.

How was this ranking built?

Revenue figures are not publicly available for all companies. The ranking is therefore based on market influence, manufacturing capability, retail relevance and sector impact.

Which Croatian packaging company exports stretch film across Europe?

Bomark Pak, founded in 1992 and based in Ludbreg, is one of the largest stretch film manufacturers in Europe. A significant share of its production is exported across European markets.

What Happens Next

The next phase of growth in Croatia’s packaging industry will be shaped by three forces:

• European environmental regulations
• private label expansion
• supply-chain optimisation

Supermarkets increasingly want packaging that cuts waste while improving transport efficiency and shelf presentation.

Food manufacturers are also looking for partners that can support recyclable materials, lightweight designs and retail-ready formats.

These trends are expected to strengthen demand for corrugated packaging, recyclable flexible packaging and advanced printed carton solutions. This applies throughout Croatia and the wider Central European market.

As a result, investment is likely to increase across Croatia’s packaging industry. This applies particularly to sustainable materials and production technologies that help manufacturers meet changing retailer requirements.

Growth in Croatia private label packaging is also expected to create new opportunities for carton producers, label specialists and flexible packaging suppliers.

At the same time, ongoing developments in Croatia FMCG supply chains will place greater emphasis on packaging efficiency, transport performance and cost control.

Many suppliers are also expected to expand their focus on Croatia retail packaging solutions. These support both traditional supermarket distribution and growing e-commerce channels.

Editor’s Note: This ranking is based on publicly available company information, industry reports, corporate disclosures, and market analysis. Companies were assessed according to manufacturing scale, packaging expertise, retail and FMCG relevance, export activity, sustainability efforts, and overall importance to Croatia’s packaging supply chain.