Pocket or handbag articles market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market for pocket or handbag articles in Croatia grew from 8 429 thousand US dollars to 11 615 thousand US dollars. This expansion was interrupted only in 2020, when the market size contracted to 7 665 thousand US dollars, before rebounding strongly over the following three years.

In 2024, the market size decreased slightly to 10 968 thousand US dollars. During this year, consumer interest shifted toward handmade and sustainable bags, with an emphasis on natural materials and traditional production techniques, supporting the development of local brands such as Galko, Cocopat, Croata, Simone Design, and MIART. New fashion trends, including brushed leather bags, fringed designs, oversized models, and multifunctional styles, also influenced consumer preferences.

Production pocket or handbag articles in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of pocket and handbag articles in Croatia has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 1 443 thousand US dollars, marking a year-on-year decrease of 14.1%. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 14%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.9%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 1 895 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year reaching 12.9%.

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

Exports pocket or handbag articles from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend over the period. Import levels varied significantly, with a 1.9-fold difference between the low of 52.1 tonnes in 2018 and the high of 99.4 tonnes in 2019. In 2020, exports of pocket and handbag articles from Croatia totaled 53.8 tonnes, a 45.9% drop from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 91.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Slovenia were the main destinations for Croatia's exports of pocket and handbag articles in volume terms. Italy accounted for 59.8% of exports, Bosnia and Herzegovina for 17.1%, and Slovenia for 5.6%, together making up 82.5% 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

Exports of pocket and handbag articles from Croatia have decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 1 514 thousand US dollars, a 40.8% decline compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 18.7%, with an average annual decrease of 6.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 2 668 thousand US dollars, when the largest increase of 43.4% occurred.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Bulgaria were the principal buyers of pocket and handbag articles from Croatia in value terms. Italy represented 59.1% of exports, Bosnia and Herzegovina 6.3%, and Bulgaria 5.6%, collectively accounting for 71.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports pocket or handbag articles to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, imports of pocket and handbag articles into Croatia declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 325.6 tonnes, a 27.5% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 16.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.4%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 448.9 tonnes, when the largest increase of 52.9% was recorded.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, China, and Slovenia were the leading suppliers of pocket and handbag articles to Croatia in volume terms. Italy contributed 42.4% of imports, China 14.1%, and Slovenia 11.1%, together representing 67.6% 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

Following a two-year uptick, Croatia's imports of pocket and handbag articles declined. In 2020, import value totaled 7 735 thousand US dollars, a 20.6% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 2.1%, with an average annual decline of 0.7%. The maximum value was in 2019 at 9 747 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 16.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and China consistently held the top positions in Croatia's import structure for pocket and handbag articles in value terms. Italy accounted for 34.9% of imports, Germany for 12.4%, and China for 11.2%, jointly making up 58.5% 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