Not retail-packaged synthetic filament yarn including synthetic monofilament of <67 dtex market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-retail packaged synthetic filament yarn in Croatia contracted significantly between 2018 and 2024, with overall volume falling from 6 842 t to 3 856 t and value dropping from $18.6 million to $6.9 million. This decline occurred despite intermittent periods of recovery, indicating underlying pressure on domestic consumption or a shift in trade patterns that reduced net available supply.

Market value demonstrated notable volatility, surging to $17.4 million in 2022. This increase was supported by a rise in export activity and broader global supply chain dynamics, which influenced trade flows and pricing for synthetic yarns during that year. Subsequently, the market underwent a sharp correction in 2023, with volume and value falling to 4 013 t and $6.8 million respectively, before stabilizing near those levels in 2024.

Production not retail-packaged synthetic filament in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of not retail-packaged synthetic filament yarn, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 dtex, in Croatia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 692 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp fall of 36.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 43.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 17.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 228 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 0.4% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Croatia's production volume of not retail-packaged synthetic filament yarn, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 dtex, fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, 63.2 tonnes were produced, down by 31.9% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 38.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 15.1%. The peak volume was in 2018 at 103.8 tonnes, with the largest increase of 0.6% also recorded that year.

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

Exports not retail-packaged synthetic filament from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's export volume of not retail-packaged synthetic filament yarn, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 dtex, declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 4 724 tonnes, reflecting a sharp fall of 27.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 36.6%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 14.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia and Italy consistently accounted for 98.8% of total exports in kind, showing a high degree of market concentration, with a long tail of smaller markets making up the remainder.

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

After a two-year increase, cross-border shipments of not retail-packaged synthetic filament yarn, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 dtex, from Croatia declined. In 2020, exports stood at 26 449 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a solid drop of 23.2% versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 20.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 34 458 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 2.7% occurring in 2018.

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

In the period 2017–2020, Slovenia and Italy played the leading roles in exports in value terms, with a combined share of 98.4% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

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

Imports not retail-packaged synthetic filament to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Croatia's imports of not retail-packaged synthetic filament yarn, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 dtex, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 10 685 tonnes, marking a moderate decrease of 7.6% year-over-year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 17.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.2%. The peak volume was in 2018 at 13 432 tonnes, with the largest decline of 13.9% recorded in 2019 and the largest increase of 3.7% in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind of not retail-packaged synthetic filament yarn, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 dtex, to Croatia were largely oriented towards Slovenia and China, whose combined share reached 80.3% of total flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

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

Deliveries of not retail-packaged synthetic filament yarn, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 dtex, to Croatia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Croatia imported approximately 39 682 thousand US dollars of this product, which is 7.7% lower year-over-year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 7.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 51 547 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 16.6% in 2019 and the largest increase of 19.7% in 2018.

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

In 2017–2020, Slovenia, Italy, and China continued to be the main suppliers of not retail-packaged synthetic filament yarn, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 dtex, to Croatia. Slovenia accounted for 63.5% of imports in value terms, Italy for 14.4%, and China for 8.1%, jointly forming 86.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

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