Tents market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The tent market in Croatia showed considerable fluctuation in volume between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 958 t in 2018, market size dipped to 922 t in 2019 before a sharp contraction to 573 t in 2020. A tentative recovery began in 2021 (609 t), followed by a strong rebound to 852 t in 2022, a modest correction to 763 t in 2023, and a final climb to 945 t in 2024. In value terms, the market followed a similar trajectory, falling from 8.7 million USD in 2018 to a low of 4.5 million USD in 2020 before recovering to 7.1 million USD by the end of the period.

The market's expansion in 2024 was primarily fueled by changing consumer preferences, with increased importance placed on sustainability and product personalization spurring demand in new tent segments. Concurrent demographic trends, including an aging population and the emigration of working-age residents, presented a secondary context that could influence long-term demand patterns in tourism and recreational sectors related to tent usage.

Production tents in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Production varied significantly, with a 5.5-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2020, tent output in Croatia was valued at 1 283 K $ US, down 9.6% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 671 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 15.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018, surging by 450.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with a 5-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2020, 114.7 t of tents were produced in Croatia, which is 15.0% lower compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 150.2 t. The largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 399.9%.

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

Exports tents from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. The span from 2017 to 2020 exhibited a peak-to-trough amplitude of 2.7 times. In 2020, tent shipments from Croatia abroad were recorded at 54.0 t, marking an increase of 103.3% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 43.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 133.8%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina (35.4% of exports in kind), Ukraine (26.4% of exports in kind), and Serbia (11.9% of exports in kind) remained the key partners in exports in kind, together accounting for 73.8% 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

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Export volumes hit a low in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 3.6 times. Croatia exported 585 K $ US of tents in 2020, representing a sudden gain of 259.6% over the past year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 163 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 35.4%.

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

In 2017–2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina (31.5% of exports in value terms), Ukraine (31.0% of exports in value terms), and Austria (10.7% of exports in value terms) formed the main cluster of markets for exports in value terms, with a combined share of 73.2% 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 tents to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports varied by a 1.7-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2020, tent shipments to Croatia from abroad totalled 512.7 t, reflecting a steep loss of 37.0% from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 854.2 t. The largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 71.7%.

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

Over 2017–2020, Slovenia (31.2% of imports in kind), China (27.1% of imports in kind), and the Netherlands (15.4% of imports in kind) stood out as the main markets for imports in kind, together representing 73.7% 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

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports hit a trough in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a 1.9-fold gap. In 2020, cross-border shipments of tents to Croatia amounted to 3 793 K $ US, representing a steep decline of 31.5% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 7 291 K $ US. The largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 78.0%.

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

In 2017–2020, Slovenia (27.1% of imports in value terms), the Netherlands (20.6% of imports in value terms), and Italy (18.2% of imports in value terms) continued to head the list of suppliers of tents to Croatia, jointly taking 65.9% 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