Full speed ahead INVEST IN SPLIT-DALMATIA COUNTY, CROATIA Photo: Ivo Biočina, Croatian Tourist Board LOCATION Zagreb Vrlika Sinj Trilj Solin Kaštela Trogir Split Omiš BASIC INFORMATION RAILWAY PORT RAILWAY Supetar The Split-Dalmatia County is the largest Croatian county with a total area of 14,045 km2, of which the sea amounts to 2 9,505 km (or 30.8% of the whole Croatian sea area). Makarska AIRPORT HIGHWAY Situated in the southern part of Croatia, bordering Bosnia and Herzegovina on the north, the County meets all of the Vrgorac Hvar key preconditions for the development of tourism, as well as logistics and transport services. In addition, there are Vis SEA PORT LOCAL ROAD business zones specialized for industry, warehousing and distribution. LAND AREA 4,540 km2 REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS EXCELLENT TRANSPORT NETWORK COUNTY SEAT The County has excellent predispositions for the development of all kinds of transport services due to being Split INDUSTRIAL, AGRICULTURAL AND situated at the intersection of road, rail, and sea routes of national and international importance. CONSTRUCTION TRADITION ADMINISTRATION 16 towns and 39 municipalities INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS in the County: SPLIT (third biggest airport in Croatia according to a number UNIVERSITY of passengers with 2.53 million passengers in 2017); BRAČ CENTER POPULATION (2016 EST.) INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS in vicinity: ZADAR (150 km from Split); DUBROVNIK (250 km from Split) 452,035 EXCELLENT TRAFFIC CONNECTIONS – EUROPEAN ROUTE E65 (Zagreb – Split – Dubrovnik) CLIMATE AIR, RAILWAY, ROADS, SEA Main Croatian motorway A1 Mediterranean SPLIT FERRY PORT – the biggest Croatian passenger port (and the third ferry port in the Mediterranean) MODERN GDP PER CAPITA (2015) is one of the most important centres for local and international maritime traffic. It has 34 berths, INFRASTRUCTURE € 8,186 including berths for the biggest passenger vessels of greatest length. In 2017 the Port recorded 4.9 million passengers and 650,000 vehicles, as well as 230 cruiser visits with more than 202,000 tourists. UNEMPLOYMENT RATE (2016) COST 24.1 % COMPETITIVE INDUSTRIAL PORT SJEVERNA LUKA covers approximately 20 hectares and has terminals for general and bulk cargo, as well as container terminals and RO-RO terminals. There are 6 berths with a total AVERAGE GROSS SALARY (2015) length of 871 m, accompanied by 40,000 m² of indoor and 80,000 m² outdoor warehousing space. STRONG DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM € 956 AND ICT SECTOR RAILWAY Zagreb – Split, European Corridor Vb (branch B1) 2 3 ELECTRICITY PRICES FOR INDUSTRIAL CONSUMERS COST (€ per khw), 2017 s1 CROATIA COMPETITIVENESS SLOVENIA SLOVAKIA BULGARIA POLAND EU 28 CZECH REPUBLIC Initial investment costs HUNGARY 0,00 0,01 0,02 0,03 0,04 0,05 0,06 33% lower than Source: Eurostat 2018, the latest available data (70 000 MWh < Consumption < 150 000 MWh EU28 average AVERAGE GROSS EARNINGS per hour (€), 2015 SPLIT- DALMATIA Cost competitiveness, in terms of initial EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS HUMAN CAPITAL COUNTY investment costs, utility prices, and salaries provides a significant advantage that singles The University of Split, established in 1974, comprises In addition to the skilled workforce employed in CROATIA 11 faculties, 4 departments, and Arts Academy, offering shipbuilding, processing industry, production out both Croatia and the Split-Dalmatia County more than 180 study programmes in all areas of science of parts for automotive industry and the ICT as excellent destinations for expanding EUROPEAN and arts: sector, there are 22,000 students as well as business activities, increasing the market UNION (28 COUNTRIES) • Faculties: Economy, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical 1,100 teachers, scientists and researchers at share, and improving profitability. Engineering and Naval Architecture, Humanities and the University of Split. 0 5 10 15 20 25 Social Sciences, Civil Engineering, Architecture and Source: Eurostat Total Labour Costs, 2018; Croatian Bureau of Statistics, Geodesy, Chemistry and Technology, Kinesiology, 2018 (the latest available data) Age structure - mAjority of School of Medicine, Maritime Studies, Law, Science, ACTIVE WORKING POPULATION AMONG THE LOWEST and Catholic Faculty of Theology ELECTRICITY PRICES • University departments: Maritime Studies, Professional FOR INDUSTRIAL USERS Studies, Forensic Sciences, and Mediterranean PRICE LEVEL INDICES FOR INVESTMENT 2016 Agriculture 15 % • Arts Academy COMPETITIVE The following studies are also available in the County: 19 % CROATIA 67 % 66 % NATURAL GAS • ASPIRA, University College of Management and PRICES Design, offering Sports Management, International Hospitality and Tourism Management, and Computer EUROPEAN Engineering studies UNION (28 100 % • TV Academy, offering Multimedia Technology Studies, COUNTRIES) 0-15 16-64 65 and more 4 X LOWER AVERAGE Multimedia Creativity Studies and Multimedia MONTHLY GROSS SALARY Production Studies 0 20 40 60 80 Source: Croatian Bureau for Statistics, Population Estimate THAN IN THE EU • College of Occupational Safety and Health. 2016 (the latest available data in 2018) Source: Eurostat 2018 4 5 ECONOMY AND BUSINESS CHARACTERISTICS THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT The exceptional position at the natural crossroads and the well-developed coastline made a solid foundation for the Automotive industry development of the shipbuilding industry, which has traditionally been one of the most significant local industries, with two of the large shipyards situated in the cities of Split and Trogir. At the same time, the rich sea resources AD PLASTIK stimulated the development of both fishery and food processing industry (mostly fish processing and processing of AD PLASTIK is a multinational company based in Solin, with over 30 years of experience Mediterranean agricultural products, such as olive oil, jams, spreads, honey, traditional cakes, and liquors). Paralleling in the automotive industry. It has seven production sites in four countries and more the County’s strong development as a tourist destination is the industrial development, most prominently in the than 2,400 employees. As one of the leading companies in Eastern Europe for both the business zones located throughout the County, and including the production of car parts, as well as metal and electric development and production of car interior and exterior components, its business is components production. based on tradition, knowledge, exceptional expertise and dedication of each employee. The company focuses on customer needs, maintenance of high quality, competitiveness of products and services, as well as the continuous investments in technology – development and advancement are the keys of its success and growth. The company is a world-renowned manufacturer, with long-standing cooperation with Renault Group, Key economy sectors in the county (2016) mAnufActuring industries (2016) PSA Group, FCA Group, Ford, VW, Nissan, Opel, Dacia, Daimler, Mitsubishi and similar companies. 17.4% 23.9% 28.3% shipbuilding 4.7% 36.9% BRODOsplit 7.7% 7.8% Brodosplit is the biggest Croatian shipyard and is located in Split. We have more than 16.4% 2,200 employees, 150 of which are engineers, 1,400 are production workers with ability 12.2% 10.6% 21.1% 13% to process up to 150,000t of steel per year. Based on the knowledge and experience of our people we are building sophisticated cruise ships, mega yachts, ferries, offshore supply and navy vessels, from the design to commissioning as turnkey projects. Our Wholesale and retail Food manufacturing industry biggest advantage is the ability to build tailor-made, one-of-a-kind ships. We are also Manufacturing industry Manufacture of other transport equipment producing steel constructions for bridges, offshore, and renewable energy markets. Construction Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products Recent references include RoPax Piana, Mega Yacht Katina, Flying Clipper sailing ship, Tourism and hospitality industry Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers Venice Floodgates, Hondius expedition vessel. Transport and storage Manufacture of fabricated metal products Other Other Source: Financial Agency of the Republic of Croatia, Source: Financial Agency of the Republic of Croatia, textile industry Croatian Chamber of Economy (the latest available data, 2018) Croatian Chamber of Economy (the latest available data, 2018) GALEB The Croatian T&C company Galeb founded in 1951 has been a synonym for high quality underwear for decades. Galeb gained position of the regional leader in T&C manufacturing as well as the clothing retailer. In the transition years Galeb has been The development of entrepreneurship is supported by a number of institutions: investing in branding (3 brands - Galeb, Adiatic, GLB) and retail (over 40 retail stores in • 16 entrepreneurial support institutions (Split-Dalmatia County Development Agency PI RERA S.D. and two other Croatia - Galeb shops). The main export markets are B2B costumers in the EU (Germany, development agencies in addition to 5 entrepreneurial centres, 7 business incubators and one entrepreneurial Austria, Slovenia) and in the Balkan area (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, accelerator) Macedonia, Serbia). The company’s latest manufacturing segment are the new and • CEKOM – Centre of the Agro-Entrepreneurship Trilj (innovations in agribusiness), located in the Business zone innovative performance fabrics in the Functional Underwear line, developed under the Čaporice, Trilj FP7 EUREKA FLAMEBLEND project. The entire production process is performed in