Gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment including table tennis equipment, swimming pools and paddling pools market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for sports and outdoor games equipment in Croatia experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2024, growing overall from 44.4 млн долл. to 58.6 млн долл. in value. After a notable contraction to 38.7 млн долл. in 2020, the market recovered strongly the following year, reaching 49.2 млн долл. in 2021 and continuing on an upward trajectory through 2024. This sustained growth phase added over 9 млн долл. to the market size across three years, with the pace of expansion gradually moderating.

The market's expansion in the latter part of the period aligns with increased public investment in sports infrastructure and evolving consumer habits. In 2024, state-funded tenders for athletics equipment at major sports centers and procurement decisions for tennis court and fitness gear indicated direct government spending stimulating demand. Simultaneously, the growing popularity of recreational sports like running and cycling in urban areas, alongside consumers following European trends in activewear and equipment purchases, provided a broader base of demand supporting market growth.

Production sports and outdoor games equipment in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment, including table tennis equipment, swimming pools and paddling pools, declined after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 7 355 K $ US, showing only a slight fluctuation compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 25.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 7 390 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 21.2%.

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

Exports sports and outdoor games equipment from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's exports of gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment, including table tennis equipment, swimming pools and paddling pools, grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, shipments reached 798 t, representing a significant year-on-year increase of 30.2%. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 51.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina were the leading destinations for Croatia's exports of gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment, including table tennis equipment, swimming pools and paddling pools. Slovenia accounted for 27.2% of exports in kind, Serbia for 21.1%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 17.5%, together making up 65.8% of total flows.

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 gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment, including table tennis equipment, swimming pools and paddling pools, increased in value for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 7 949 K $ US, up 20.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 39.3%, with an average annual rate of 11.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia's exports in value terms of gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment, including table tennis equipment, swimming pools and paddling pools, were distributed across numerous countries. Slovenia accounted for 24.8% of exports in value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina for 12.6%, and Germany for 10.8%, together representing 48.3% of total 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 sports and outdoor games equipment to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Croatia's imports of gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment, including table tennis equipment, swimming pools and paddling pools, declined after two years of growth. In 2020, import volume stood at 6 269 t, down 5.1% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 11.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.8%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 6 607 t, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 14.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Slovenia, and Italy were the key partners for Croatia's imports in kind of gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment, including table tennis equipment, swimming pools and paddling pools. China accounted for 27.6% of imports in kind, Slovenia for 20.4%, and Italy for 14.0%, together comprising 61.9% of total flows.

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 gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment, including table tennis equipment, swimming pools and paddling pools, fell after two years of growth. In 2020, imports totaled 39 246 K $ US, a decrease of 13.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 18.5%, with an average annual rate of 5.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 45 231 K $ US, and the largest annual increase was in 2018 at 34.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Italy, and China were the principal sources for Croatia's imports in value terms of gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment, including table tennis equipment, swimming pools and paddling pools. Slovenia accounted for 19.2% of imports in value terms, Italy for 19.1%, and China for 15.6%, together making up 53.9% of total flows.

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

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