Cotton sewing thread market in Croatia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The Croatian cotton sewing thread market volume showed a gradual upward trend from 2018 to 2021, recovering from 144.6 metric tons in 2019 to reach a peak of 160.4 metric tons in 2021.

This expansion was reversed dramatically starting in 2022, when the market volume nearly halved to 96.9 metric tons and continued to contract over the next two years, falling to 65.9 metric tons in 2024.

Production cotton sewing thread in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's cotton sewing thread production, measured in monetary value, rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2019, output hit its lowest point at 2 476 thousand US dollars. The largest annual decrease occurred in 2018, when production fell by 16.2%. By 2020, production had recovered to 3 029 thousand US dollars, marking a 22.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 12.6%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 4.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Croatia's cotton sewing thread production, measured in physical volume, showed a recovery following a two-year downturn. In 2019, production reached its minimum at 133.8 tonnes. The most significant annual drop was recorded in 2018, with a decline of 24.4%. By 2020, output had risen to 155.0 tonnes, representing a 15.8% increase over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 21.9%, averaging an annual decline of 7.9%.

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

Exports cotton sewing thread from Croatia

Exports in kind, kg

Export volumes of cotton sewing thread from Croatia exhibited considerable volatility during this period. In 2019, exports fell to their lowest level at 2 014 kg, a 79.9% decrease from the previous year. The peak occurred in 2018, with exports reaching 10 038 kg, which was a 148.6% increase over 2017. By 2020, exports had recovered to 2 430 kg, showing a 20.6% rise compared to 2019. Overall, exports varied fivefold between the high in 2018 and the low in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Serbia were the primary destinations for Croatia's cotton sewing thread exports in physical terms. Together, they accounted for 82.4% of total export volumes, with the remaining share distributed among various other countries.

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

The value of Croatia's cotton sewing thread exports experienced significant changes. In 2019, export value dropped to its minimum at 29.2 thousand US dollars, a decline of 12.6% from the previous year. By 2020, exports had surged to 40.2 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 37.5% increase over 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value grew by 27.8%, equivalent to an average annual increase of 8.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Italy were the key markets for Croatia's cotton sewing thread exports in value terms. Serbia led with 43.1% of total export value, followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina at 25.7%, and Italy at 14.7%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 83.5% of Croatia's 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 cotton sewing thread to Croatia

Imports in kind, kg

Import volumes of cotton sewing thread into Croatia showed marked fluctuations. In 2020, imports fell to their lowest point at 2 764 kg, a sharp 78.3% decrease from the previous year. The peak was in 2018, with imports reaching 16 333 kg, which represented a 205.6% increase over 2017. Overall, imports varied 5.9-fold between the maximum in 2018 and the minimum in 2020.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Italy dominated Croatia's imports of cotton sewing thread in physical terms, holding a 78.4% share of total import volumes. Other trading partners accounted for relatively small portions of the imports.

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

The value of cotton sewing thread imports into Croatia was highly volatile during this period. In 2020, import value dropped to its lowest level at 30.9 thousand US dollars, down 68.5% from the previous year. The peak occurred in 2018, with imports valued at 118.5 thousand US dollars, a 135.3% increase over 2017. Overall, import value varied 3.8-fold between the high in 2018 and the low in 2020.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy was the dominant source for Croatia's imports of cotton sewing thread in value terms, accounting for 72.3% of total import value. Other countries contributed smaller shares to the import flows.

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

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