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Men's knitted underwear and nightwear market in Croatia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for men's knitted underwear and nightwear in Croatia showed significant volatility between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 7.2 million units in 2018, the market volume grew to 7.8 million units the following year before experiencing a severe contraction.

A sharp decline of one-third brought the market down to 5.2 million units in 2020. A recovery phase followed, with volume reaching 6.5 million units by 2022. The market then surged dramatically to a peak of 9.9 million units in 2023, before correcting to 8.8 million units in 2024. In value terms, the market mirrored this pattern, rising from $15.1 million to $20.7 million over the period after peaking at $24.4 million in 2023.

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 kind
    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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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, K 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, K 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, K unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    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/K unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    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/K unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    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/K unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    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/K unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K unit
  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 men's knitted underwear and nightwear in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of men's knitted underwear and nightwear declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 3 032 K $ US, marking a significant decrease of 15.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 46.6%, with an annualized decline rate of 18.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(27.0%)	(13.7%)	(15.1%)	(18.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Following two years of decline, Croatia's production of men's knitted underwear and nightwear increased in 2020. Output reached 1 079 K units, showing a modest gain of 1.0% compared to 2019. However, over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 31.9%, equating to an annualized decline of 12.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 069 K units, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 27.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(27.1%)	(7.6%)	1.0%	(12.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports men's knitted underwear and nightwear from Croatia

Exports in kind, K unit

Croatia exported 3 836 K units of men's knitted underwear and nightwear in 2020, representing a moderate increase of 7.5% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 6.3%, with an annualized decline of 2.1%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 3 570 K units, while the highest was in 2018 at 4 710 K units. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 24.2%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 15.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.1%	(24.2%)	7.5%	(2.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Slovakia consistently held the top positions in Croatia's export structure for men's knitted underwear and nightwear in volume terms. Italy accounted for 46.2% of exports, Germany for 29.4%, and Slovakia for 5.4%, together making up 81.0% of total export flows.

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 value of men's knitted underwear and nightwear exports from Croatia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 7 793 K $ US, reflecting a slight decrease of 2.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 31.6%, with an annualized decline rate of 11.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.8%)	(1.3%)	(2.7%)	(11.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Italy, Germany, and Luxembourg—collectively accounted for 74.3% of the total value of men's knitted underwear and nightwear exports from Croatia.

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 men's knitted underwear and nightwear to Croatia

Imports in kind, K unit

Imports of men's knitted underwear and nightwear into Croatia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 7 931 K units, down by 22.8% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 2.9%, with an annualized decline of 1.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 10 785 K units, and the largest annual increase occurred that same year at 32.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	32.1%	(4.8%)	(22.8%)	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Slovenia remained the leading sources for Croatia's imports of men's knitted underwear and nightwear in volume terms. Italy accounted for 28.4% of imports, Germany for 19.6%, and Slovenia for 7.7%, together representing 55.7% of total import flows.

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 two years of growth, Croatia's imports of men's knitted underwear and nightwear declined in 2020. Imports totaled 16 647 K $ US, showing a decrease of 16.9% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 3.2%, with an annualized decline of 1.1%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 20 030 K $ US, and the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 11.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.2%	4.8%	(16.9%)	(1.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Austria remained the main markets for Croatia's imports of men's knitted underwear and nightwear in value terms. Italy accounted for 33.0% of imports, Germany for 15.4%, and Austria for 7.9%, together making up 56.3% of total import flows.

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