Knitted jerseys and pullovers market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The Croatian market for knitted jerseys and pullovers, in volume terms, rose from 11 084 thousand units in 2018 to 13 209 thousand units in 2024. This upward trajectory included a contraction in 2020, followed by a strong recovery and continued growth, with the market surpassing 12 million units annually from 2021 onward.

Positive business results reported by regional producers of knitted materials in 2021 indicated a resilient sector, likely supporting market supply. Subsequently, in 2024, shifting consumer preferences and the growing fashion prominence of knitted vests, jerseys, and cardigans stimulated demand, contributing directly to the market's volume increase.

Production knitted jerseys and pullovers in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Production reached its lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2019, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the output of knitted jerseys and pullovers in Croatia was valued at 49 902 thousand US dollars, marking a 0.7% decline compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 50 277 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with an 81.9% rise.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Croatia's production of knitted jerseys and pullovers declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 3 488 thousand units were produced, which is 19.9% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 33.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Exports knitted jerseys and pullovers from Croatia

Exports in kind, K unit

The volume of knitted jerseys and pullovers exported from Croatia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume totaled 4 714 thousand units, representing a 12.9% drop compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 29.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.9%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 7 088 thousand units. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 23.6% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a 6.4% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina were the key partners for Croatia's exports in kind of knitted jerseys and pullovers. Italy accounted for 67.5% of exports, Serbia for 8.9%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 5.5%, together making up 81.9% 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, M $ US

The value of knitted jerseys and pullovers exported from Croatia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 92.1 million US dollars, showing a gradual decline of 3.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 6.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 112.8 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 15.3% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a 30.3% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy played a leading role in the value of knitted jerseys and pullovers exported from Croatia, accounting for 74.2% of total flows, with the remainder distributed among other partners.

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

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

Imports knitted jerseys and pullovers to Croatia

Imports in kind, K unit

The volume of knitted jerseys and pullovers imported by Croatia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 4 714 thousand units, which is 8.9% less than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 3.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 13 145 thousand units. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 13.1% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind of knitted jerseys and pullovers to Croatia were widely dispersed across partner countries. Italy accounted for 18.1% of imports, Germany for 13.5%, and Spain for 10.4%, together representing 42.0% 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, M $ US

In 2020, the value of knitted jerseys and pullovers imported by Croatia came to 131.5 million US dollars, remaining nearly unchanged compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 18.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 140.5 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 6.4% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a 26.4% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Spain were the top suppliers of knitted jerseys and pullovers to Croatia in value terms. Italy accounted for 34.0% of imports, Germany for 9.5%, and Spain for 8.9%, with their combined share reaching 52.5% of total imports.

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

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