Knitted or crocheted track suits market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for knitted or crocheted track suits in Croatia experienced significant shifts between 2018 and 2024. After a slight dip in 2019, consumption jumped to 345.6 thousand units in 2020, then fell sharply to 229.6 thousand units in 2021. A strong recovery followed, with volumes reaching 352.7 thousand units by 2023, before moderating to 303 thousand units in 2024.

The resurgence in 2022 was fueled by track suits becoming a favored fashion item after social isolation periods, which lifted demand. Concurrently, several Croatian brands like those by Ivane Čirjak, Izabela Kovačić, Andrea Trgovčević, and Petra Perkov gained traction by emphasizing durable organic cotton, aligning with growing consumer preference for sustainability and quality. This was supported by local fabric producers such as VUKNIT d.o.o. and LANETA, enhancing domestic supply capabilities.

In value terms, the market grew steadily from 2020 onward, peaking at $6.2 million in 2023, reflecting higher average prices or a move toward premium offerings, even as physical volumes fluctuated. The 2024 contraction in both volume and value indicates a market adjustment following the earlier expansion.

Production knitted or crocheted track suits in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of knitted or crocheted track suits in Croatia has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 352.2 K $ US, marking a 20.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 39.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 15.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Production of knitted or crocheted track suits in Croatia has dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Croatia produced 31 847 units, reflecting a sharp 36.0% decline year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 43.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -17.3%.

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

Exports knitted or crocheted track suits from Croatia

Exports in kind, K unit

Exports of knitted or crocheted track suits from Croatia have increased for the third year running. In 2020, Croatia exported 83.4 K units, representing a substantial gain of 199.5% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 478%, with a compound annual growth rate of 79.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Germany were the leading destinations for Croatia's knitted or crocheted track suit exports in volume terms. Slovakia accounted for 45.6% of exports, Bosnia and Herzegovina for 16.5%, and Germany for 10.7%. Together, these three countries made up 72.8% of total export 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

The market showed an unstable trend over the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 203 K $ US, then peaked in 2020 at 367 K $ US—a swing of 1.8 times. In 2020, exports amounted to 367 K $ US, marking a steep 80.4% rise compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 38.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of exports in value terms was relatively scattered. Germany led with 28.0% of exports, followed by Italy at 11.0% and Slovenia at 9.8%. Together, these three countries accounted for 48.8% of total flows, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant.

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 or crocheted track suits to Croatia

Imports in kind, K unit

Croatia imported 397.2 K units of knitted or crocheted track suits in 2020, equivalent to a sudden 58.7% gain over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 64.2%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 18.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Hungary, and Greece remained the main suppliers of knitted or crocheted track suits to Croatia in volume terms. Slovenia accounted for 25.5% of imports, Hungary for 19.2%, and Greece for 12.8%. Collectively, these three countries formed 57.5% of total 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

After a two-year decline, imports of knitted or crocheted track suits into Croatia increased. In 2020, imports amounted to 3 793 K $ US, showing a 28.5% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 15.4%, equating to an average annual rate of 4.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 952 K $ US, with the largest decline that year at 9.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Greece, Slovenia, and Austria topped the ranking of suppliers to Croatia in value terms. Greece accounted for 24.2% of imports, Slovenia for 15.6%, and Austria for 13.3%. Their combined share reached 53.1% 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