Parachutes, paragliders and rotochutes market in Croatia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market for parachutes, paragliders, and rotochutes in Croatia began the period with relative stability, valued at approximately 1 040 thousand USD in 2018 and 1 030 thousand USD in 2019. This was followed by a sharp contraction in 2020, when the market size fell by 28% to 745 thousand USD.

A partial recovery occurred in 2021, lifting the market to 901 thousand USD. However, this gain was not sustained, as the market declined again in 2022 to 832 thousand USD and then stabilized near that level in 2023 at 841 thousand USD.

The most significant growth took place in 2024, with the market expanding by 46% to reach 1 226 thousand USD, the highest value recorded between 2018 and 2024.

Production parachutes, paragliders and rotochutes in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of parachutes, paragliders, and rotochutes declined after two consecutive years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 1 352 K $ US, showing only a slight fluctuation compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 24.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 7.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 357 K $ US, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 20.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Production volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with the peak being 3.1 times higher than the trough. In 2020, Croatia produced 5 075 kg of parachutes, paragliders, and rotochutes, representing a moderate contraction of 8.4% compared to the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 542 kg, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 136.9%.

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

Exports parachutes, paragliders and rotochutes from Croatia

Exports in kind, kg

After a two-year rise, Croatia's exports of parachutes, paragliders, and rotochutes declined. In 2020, exports were recorded at 3 434 kg, marking a decrease of 1.8% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 18.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 497 kg, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 18.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany dominated the partner structure of Croatia's exports in kind, consistently accounting for 90.1% of total 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

Following a two-year uptick, Croatia's exports of parachutes, paragliders, and rotochutes declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 792.8 K $ US, which is 12.6% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 46.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 907.4 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 43.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany played a leading role in Croatia's exports of parachutes, paragliders, and rotochutes in value terms, with a share of 88.2% of total flows, while the remainder was distributed among other partners.

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

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

Imports parachutes, paragliders and rotochutes to Croatia

Imports in kind, kg

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2018, with the peak being 3.8 times higher than the trough. In 2020, Croatia imported 1 643 kg of parachutes, paragliders, and rotochutes, which is 7.8% higher year-over-year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 525 kg, and the maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 5 794 kg. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 73.7%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 26.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (53.9% of imports in kind), Italy (21.4% of imports in kind), and Vietnam (6.4% of imports in kind) were the primary suppliers of parachutes, paragliders, and rotochutes to Croatia, jointly accounting for 81.7% of total imports in kind.

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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports varied from a low in 2020 to a high in 2019, with the high being 3.1 times greater than the low. In 2020, Croatia's imports of parachutes, paragliders, and rotochutes totaled 186.2 K $ US, corresponding to a sharp reduction of 67.9% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 580.3 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 91.1%.

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

In 2017–2020, Czechia (22.0% of imports in value terms), Germany (18.9% of imports in value terms), and Switzerland (14.1% of imports in value terms) formed the main cluster of markets for Croatia's imports in value terms, with a combined share of 55.0% 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