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Women's knitted swimwear market in Croatia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for women's knitted swimwear in Croatia declined significantly from 14 672 thousand units in 2018 to 4 844 thousand units in 2024. The contraction included a sharp 25% drop to 10 548 thousand units in 2020, followed by a recovery to 11 912 thousand units in 2021.

The market rebound in 2021 coincided with the launch of the National Consumer Protection Program for 2021-2024, which strengthened consumer rights and adapted regulations for digital market access, likely supporting a temporary increase in demand.

After 2021, the market volume fell to 9 715 thousand units in 2022 and 6 564 thousand units in 2023. By 2024, it reached 4 844 thousand units. During this period, consumer preferences shifted toward global fashion trends emphasizing comfort, functionality, and sustainability, while the major domestic producer PLETIX continued its production focused on the local market and exports.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    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. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Croatia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    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/K unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    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/K unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    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/K unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    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/K unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
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 women's knitted swimwear in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output of women's knitted swimwear in Croatia was valued at 22 477 thousand US dollars, marking a 17.0% decline from the previous year. Production peaked in 2019 at 27 067 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 2.5% recorded that year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 15.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 5.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.7%)	2.5%	(17.0%)	(5.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Women's knitted swimwear production in Croatia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 11 167 thousand units were produced, representing a significant drop of 20.2% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 25.1%, averaging an annual decrease of 9.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.0%)	(2.3%)	(20.2%)	(9.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports women's knitted swimwear from Croatia

Exports in kind, K unit

In 2020, Croatia's exports of women's knitted swimwear totaled 9 998 thousand units, showing a modest decline of 4.4% year-over-year. Exports hit their lowest point in 2018 at 9 840 thousand units, with the largest annual decrease of 14.9% occurring that year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 6.2%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 13.6%, equating to an average annual decline of 4.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.9%)	6.2%	(4.4%)	(4.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Spain, and France were the top destinations for Croatia's exports of women's knitted swimwear in volume terms. Italy accounted for 50.7% of exports, Spain for 15.8%, and France for 6.7%, together making up 73.2% of total export flows.

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

Women's knitted swimwear exports from Croatia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 42 729 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 16.0% drop compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 50 967 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 11.0% that year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 6.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.0%	(0.2%)	(16.0%)	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Spain, and Germany were the primary buyers of women's knitted swimwear from Croatia in value terms. Italy represented 35.1% of exports, Spain 19.5%, and Germany 11.2%, collectively accounting for 65.8% of total export value.

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 women's knitted swimwear to Croatia

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2020, Croatia's imports of women's knitted swimwear reached 9 380 thousand units, indicating a notable reduction of 11.1% from the previous year. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 3.5%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 15.3%, averaging an annual decline of 5.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.9%)	3.5%	(11.1%)	(5.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Vietnam, and Serbia consistently led as the main sources of Croatia's imports of women's knitted swimwear in volume terms. Bosnia and Herzegovina accounted for 30.6% of imports, Vietnam for 19.0%, and Serbia for 18.7%, together comprising 68.3% of total import flows.

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 rise, women's knitted swimwear imports into Croatia declined. In 2020, imports totaled 31 530 thousand US dollars, showing a 10.1% drop relative to the prior year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 35 077 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 5.7% in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.7%	4.8%	(10.1%)	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Vietnam, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia remained the key partners for Croatia's imports of women's knitted swimwear in value terms. Vietnam represented 22.0% of imports, Bosnia and Herzegovina 21.5%, and Serbia 14.0%, jointly accounting for 57.5% of total import flows.

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