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Water sport equipment market in Croatia

Water sport equipment market in Croatia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The water sport equipment market in Croatia showed initial growth, rising from 8.0 million dollars in 2018 to 8.6 million in 2019. However, it contracted sharply to 7.0 million dollars in 2020.

A strong recovery followed, with the market expanding to 8.6 million dollars in 2021 and then jumping to 10.8 million in 2022. It stabilized near this level at 10.7 million dollars in 2023.

In 2024, the market volume declined to 8.9 million dollars. This year saw significant developments, including the announcement of stricter Croatian maritime safety regulations (SSVO) taking effect in 2025, which introduced new rules for watercraft and safety gear. Concurrently, manufacturers focused on launching innovative, eco-friendly products and integrating advanced technologies, aligning with growing consumer demand for sustainable and high-performance equipment.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
    1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
      1. 4.1.1. In value
        1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
        2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
        3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
        4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
    2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
  5. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Croatia
      1. 5.1.1. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
      1. 5.2.1. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
  6. 6. Imports
    1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
      1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
      1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  7. 7. Exports
    1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
      1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
      1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  8. 8. Trade balance
    1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
      1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
    2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
      1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
  9. 9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
    1. 9.1. Direct Data
      1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
    2. 9.2. Mirror Data
      1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production water sport equipment in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's water sport equipment production has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 4 550 K $ US, marking a 25.5% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 90.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 24.1%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year32.5%14.8%25.5%24.1%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports water sport equipment from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 1.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Croatia exported 86.9 t of water sport equipment, up 28.2% from 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 110.2 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 38.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 71.7%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year71.7%(38.5%)28.2%10.7%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia traded water sport equipment with numerous countries. Even the top destinations—Slovenia, Germany, and Slovakia—together accounted for only 43.9% of total exports in kind during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Croatia exported 2 987 K $ US of water sport equipment, a 25.4% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 32.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.8%. The largest decline was in 2019, dropping by 1.5%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year7.1%(1.5%)25.4%9.8%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (20.4% of exports in value terms), the Netherlands (17.3%), and France (14.9%) formed the main group of destinations for Croatia's water sport equipment exports. Together, they represented 52.6% of total export flows in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports water sport equipment to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, water sport equipment deliveries to Croatia totaled 390.3 t, a sharp decline of 38.4% compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 27.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -10.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 634.1 t. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 18.6%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(1.3%)18.6%(38.4%)(10.3%)
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China (34.6% of imports in kind), Slovenia (29.4%), and Germany (13.9%) remained the leading sources in Croatia's import structure for water sport equipment. Together, they accounted for 77.9% of total import flows in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year uptick, water sport equipment shipments to Croatia from abroad declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 5 447 K $ US, indicating a sharp fall of 25.6% year-over-year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 3.7%, with a CAGR of -1.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 322 K $ US. The largest increase was in 2018, rising by 27.6%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year27.6%1.4%(25.6%)(1.2%)
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China (28.9% of imports in value terms), Italy (27.6%), and Slovenia (16.9%) formed the core group of markets for Croatia's water sport equipment imports. Together, they represented 73.3% of total import flows in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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