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Handbags market in Croatia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The handbags market in Croatia grew from 25.7 million USD in 2018 to 26.9 million USD in 2019. A pronounced contraction followed in 2020, reducing the market value to 21.6 million USD.

A sustained recovery began in 2021, with the market reaching 25.0 million USD. Expansion continued through 2022 at 29.0 million USD, 2023 at 34.9 million USD, and 2024 at 39.9 million USD, resulting in an overall growth of over 85% from the 2020 low.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Croatia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production handbags in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Croatia's handbag production was valued at 883 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 17.9% decline from 2019. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 838 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 1,076 thousand US dollars. The most substantial increase was recorded in 2019 at 28.4%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 8.6%, translating to an average annual decline of 3.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.3%)	28.4%	(17.9%)	(3.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports handbags from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

The export market for handbags from Croatia showed notable fluctuations during this period. In 2020, export volumes totaled 87 tonnes, reflecting a sharp 28.9% drop compared to 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 172 tonnes, while the lowest was in 2017. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 at 29.1%, whereas the largest increase was in 2018 at 101.6%. Overall, exports varied by a factor of two from the peak in 2018 to the trough in 2017.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	101.6%	(29.1%)	(28.9%)	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Croatia's handbag exports by volume were Bosnia and Herzegovina (52.2% of total exports), Slovakia (8.3%), and Slovenia (6.5%). Together, these three countries accounted for 67.1% of all export flows during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The export value of handbags from Croatia exhibited irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2020, exports amounted to 3,445 thousand US dollars, representing a 1.9% reduction from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 3,858 thousand US dollars, while the lowest was in 2017. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019 at 9.0%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 91.0%. The peak-to-trough ratio between 2018 and 2017 was 1.9 times.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	91.0%	(9.0%)	(1.9%)	19.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the distribution of Croatia's handbag export value was relatively scattered. Italy accounted for 21.2% of total exports, South Korea for 10.6%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 10.1%. Together, these three countries represented just 42.0% of total flows, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports handbags to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Croatia's handbag import volume declined after a two-year increase. In 2020, imports totaled approximately 870 tonnes, down by 28.2% compared to the previous year. The peak import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,212 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 11.2%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 19.7%, equating to an average annual decline of 7.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.2%	0.7%	(28.2%)	(7.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the primary sources for Croatia's handbag imports by volume were Italy (27.9% of total imports), Slovenia (11.4%), and China (11.0%). Together, these three countries accounted for 50.3% of all import flows during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year increase, the value of handbags imported into Croatia declined. In 2020, imports totaled 24,133 thousand US dollars, which is 17.7% less than the previous year. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 29,339 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 19.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.0%	2.2%	(17.7%)	0.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the main sources for Croatia's handbag imports by value were Italy (37.7% of total imports), Spain (10.7%), and Slovenia (10.1%). Together, these three countries accounted for 58.5% of total import flows in the geographical breakdown.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io