Men's woven trousers and shorts market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for men's woven trousers and shorts in Croatia showed considerable variation from 2018 to 2024. After a modest decline to 5.2 million units in 2019, consumption dropped sharply to 4.2 million units in 2020 before entering a sustained recovery, peaking at 5.8 million units in 2023. In value terms, the market expanded from $61.3 million in 2018 to $84.8 million in 2023, indicating a trend toward higher-value segments.

Throughout the period, consumer preferences evolved toward sporty and casual styles, with an emphasis on comfort, functionality, and quick-drying materials. This shift in demand influenced product assortments from both domestic and international brands.

Production men's woven trousers and shorts in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of men's woven trousers and shorts, measured in monetary value, declined after two years of growth. In 2019, output peaked at 15 002 K $ US, but by 2020 it had fallen to 11 335 K $ US, marking a significant 24.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production dropped by 6.1%, with an average annual decline of 2.1%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, at 14.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Croatia's production of men's woven trousers and shorts, measured in units, declined after two years of increases. In 2019, output reached its highest point at 731.2 K units, but by 2020 it had decreased to 594.0 K units, an 18.8% drop from the previous year. The largest year-on-year increase was recorded in 2018, at 17.2%.

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

Exports men's woven trousers and shorts from Croatia

Exports in kind, K unit

Croatia's exports of men's woven trousers and shorts, measured in units, declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, export volume peaked at 776 K units, but by 2020 it had fallen to 550 K units, down 16.9% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 7.4%, with an average annual decline of 2.5%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, at 30.8%.

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

An analysis of Croatia's exports of men's woven trousers and shorts in units from 2017 to 2020 reveals a diverse market distribution. Germany accounted for 21.1% of exports, Slovenia for 13.3%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 10.0%, together making up 44.5% of total flows. The remaining 55.5% went to other trading partners.

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

Croatia's exports of men's woven trousers and shorts, measured in monetary value, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, exports reached their highest point at 14 854 K $ US, but by 2020 they had dropped to 11 915 K $ US, a 13.3% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 13.9%, with an average annual decline of 4.9%. The largest year-on-year increase was recorded in 2018, at 7.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Slovenia, and Austria were the main destinations for Croatia's exports of men's woven trousers and shorts in monetary terms. Germany accounted for 33.6% of exports, Slovenia for 13.2%, and Austria for 9.6%, together representing 56.5% of total 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 men's woven trousers and shorts to Croatia

Imports in kind, K unit

Croatia's imports of men's woven trousers and shorts, measured in units, declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, import volume peaked at 5 346 K units, but by 2020 it had fallen to 4 112 K units, down 20.0% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 15.7%, equating to an average annual decline of 5.5%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, at 9.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Austria, and Spain were the primary sources for Croatia's imports of men's woven trousers and shorts in units. Germany accounted for 25.4% of imports, Austria for 15.0%, and Spain for 9.7%, together making up 50.1% 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, K $ US

Croatia's imports of men's woven trousers and shorts, measured in monetary value, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, imports reached their highest point at 63 031 K $ US, but by 2020 they had dropped to 50 602 K $ US, a 15.8% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 8.1%, with an average annual decline of 2.8%. The largest year-on-year increase was recorded in 2018, at 14.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Austria, and Italy formed the key group of partners for Croatia's imports of men's woven trousers and shorts in monetary terms. Germany accounted for 23.2% of imports, Austria for 17.4%, and Italy for 11.6%, jointly representing 52.3% of total flows.

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

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