Leather gloves and mittens market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the market for leather gloves and mittens in Croatia exhibited notable volatility in volume, with an overall contraction. The market size started at 1 909 thousand pairs in 2018, then declined to 1 516 thousand pairs in 2019 and 1 479 thousand pairs in 2020. A sharp, one-year recovery followed in 2021, with volume jumping to 2 160 thousand pairs. This peak was not sustained, as the market fell to 1 804 thousand pairs in 2022 and 1 520 thousand pairs in 2023, before a slight uptick to 1 790 thousand pairs in 2024. The market's value in US dollars showed a more resilient trend, starting at $4.06 million in 2018, dipping to a low of $3.46 million in 2020, and then generally recovering to end the period at $4.05 million in 2024, suggesting changes in average product value or mix.

Domestic production remained a minor component of the market, fluctuating between 25 and 45 thousand pairs annually. Imports, which constituted the vast majority of supply, followed a similar volatile pattern to total market size, peaking in 2021 at 2 559 thousand pairs. The market's heavy dependence on imported goods made it susceptible to global supply chain dynamics and shifts in international trade flows, which were evident in the significant import and market volume swings during the period.

Production leather gloves and mittens in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's leather gloves and mittens production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 418.1 K $ US, marking a 32.0% rise compared to the previous year. Production grew by 24.2% between 2017 and 2020, which translates to an annualized rate of 7.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 300.5 K $ US, when production experienced its largest decline of 10.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, 2u

Croatia's leather gloves and mittens production volume has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, 43 755 2u were produced, representing a 52.4% increase over 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production expanded by 32.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 9.8%. The minimum volume was in 2018 at 24 815 2u, which saw the largest decline of 24.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, 2u

Exports leather gloves and mittens from Croatia

Exports in kind, K 2u

After a two-year decline, Croatia's cross-border shipments of leather gloves and mittens increased in 2020. Exports reached 230 K 2u, up 16.2% from 2019. However, between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 16.2%, with an annualized decrease of 5.7%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 198 K 2u, following the largest drop of 23.1% in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, K 2u

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia were the primary markets for Croatia's exports in kind. Slovenia accounted for 44.0% of exports, Bosnia and Herzegovina for 20.0%, and Serbia for 11.9%. Together, these three countries represented 76.0% 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

In 2020, Croatia's foreign supplies of leather gloves and mittens totaled 544 K $ US, showing a modest 2.0% increase year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 10%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.5%. The minimum value was in 2019 at 533 K $ US, after the largest decline of 15.5% that year. The maximum value was in 2018 at 632 K $ US, which saw the largest increase of 4.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia consistently served as the main destinations for Croatia's exports in value terms. Slovenia held a 38.9% share, Bosnia and Herzegovina 20.4%, and Serbia 15.4%. Collectively, these markets made up 74.7% of 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 leather gloves and mittens to Croatia

Imports in kind, K 2u

Croatia's imports of leather gloves and mittens have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1 665 K 2u, down 1.1% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 11.4%, with an annualized rate of -4.0%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 2 095 K 2u, which experienced the largest increase of 11.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 19.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, K 2u

During 2017-2020, imports in kind of leather gloves and mittens to Croatia were not heavily concentrated. India accounted for 18.9% of imports, Pakistan for 16.5%, and Italy for 11.8%. Together, these three countries represented only 47.1% of total import 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 leather gloves and mittens in value terms have fallen for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were recorded at 3 581 K $ US, reflecting an 8.1% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 3.1%, with an annualized rate of -1.0%. The maximum value was in 2018 at 4 394 K $ US, which saw the largest increase of 18.9%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 11.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia's import portfolio for leather gloves and mittens in value terms was quite diverse. Pakistan led with 18.4% of imports, followed by India at 12.3%, and Italy at 9.1%. Combined, these three countries accounted for only 39.8% of total 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