Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for bed, table, toilet, and kitchen linen in Croatia saw a significant contraction in 2020, with volume falling to 5 211 t. This drop coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted consumer spending across Europe and shifted interests toward wellness and sustainability in home textiles.

A recovery began in 2021, leading to sustained growth that pushed the market volume to a peak of 7 528 t by 2024. This expansion was supported by broader European trends where rising demand for sustainable, health-oriented, and personalized linen products stimulated consumption.

Production bed, table, toilet and kitchen linen in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of bed linen, table linen, toilet linen, and kitchen linen has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 5 049 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 47.4% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 56.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 24.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Croatia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Croatia's production volume of bed linen, table linen, toilet linen, and kitchen linen has dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 390.3 tonnes, representing a sharp 43.7% decline from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 56.1%, averaging a 24.0% annual reduction.

Annual dynamics of production in Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports bed, table, toilet and kitchen linen from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's exports of bed linen, table linen, toilet linen, and kitchen linen have fallen for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 733 tonnes, down 8.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 4.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.6%. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 932 tonnes, which saw a 21.1% increase. In 2019, exports dropped by 14.1%, the largest decline during this time.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Germany, and the United Kingdom remained the top buyers of Croatia's bed linen, table linen, toilet linen, and kitchen linen exports by volume. Slovenia accounted for 31.6% of exports, Germany for 22.8%, and the United Kingdom for 11.8%, together making up 66.2% of total export volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Croatia's exports of bed linen, table linen, toilet linen, and kitchen linen in value terms have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 6 779 thousand US dollars, a substantial 19.7% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 19.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 9 631 thousand US dollars, which represented a 14.8% increase that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017-2020, Slovenia, Germany, and the United Kingdom formed the core markets for Croatia's bed linen, table linen, toilet linen, and kitchen linen exports by value. Slovenia held 28.6% of export value, Germany 19.3%, and the United Kingdom 18.6%, collectively accounting for 66.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2017-2020

Imports bed, table, toilet and kitchen linen to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Croatia's imports of bed linen, table linen, toilet linen, and kitchen linen by volume have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 5 554 tonnes, down 11.7% from 2019. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 6 428 tonnes, which saw a 17.6% increase that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan, Germany, and Poland continued to be the main suppliers of bed linen, table linen, toilet linen, and kitchen linen to Croatia by volume. Pakistan contributed 22.6% of imports, Germany 14.0%, and Poland 13.8%, together making up 50.3% of total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Croatia's imports of bed linen, table linen, toilet linen, and kitchen linen in value terms have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value was 39 731 thousand US dollars, a 13.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 3.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.1%. The maximum value was in 2018 at 49 084 thousand US dollars, which marked a 19.5% increase that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, no single market dominated Croatia's imports of bed linen, table linen, toilet linen, and kitchen linen by value. Pakistan accounted for 17.4% of import value, Germany for 16.0%, and Turkey for 13.4%, together representing 46.8% of total imports. Many smaller partners each held modest individual shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2017-2020