Women's knitted trousers and shorts market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for women's knitted trousers and shorts in Croatia experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. Consumption initially declined in 2019 before recovering in 2020. A major expansion occurred in 2021, with the market volume jumping by nearly 30% to over 11.4 million units, a surge that continued into 2022 when it reached a peak of 11.8 million units.

After 2022, the market entered a downward phase, contracting to 10.8 million units in 2023 and further to 10.4 million units in 2024. In monetary terms, this trajectory was similar, with the market value rising from $40.2 million in 2018 to a high of $59.6 million in 2022, then falling to $53.2 million by the end of the period.

Production women's knitted trousers and shorts in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of women's knitted trousers and shorts has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 563.6 thousand US dollars, marking a 23.3% decrease from the previous year. Production peaked in 2018 at 906.7 thousand US dollars, which represented the largest annual increase of 60.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Croatia's production of women's knitted trousers and shorts has fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 129.7 thousand units, down 14.3% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 15.8%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 5.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 174.7 thousand units, which saw the largest annual increase of 13.3%.

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

Exports women's knitted trousers and shorts from Croatia

Exports in kind, K unit

Croatia's exports of women's knitted trousers and shorts have grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 5 304 thousand units, up 15.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 9.4%, with an annualized growth rate of 3.0%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 4 376 thousand units, which experienced the largest annual decline of 9.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Spain, and Germany were the main destinations for Croatia's exports of women's knitted trousers and shorts in volume terms. Italy accounted for 47.2% of exports, Spain for 14.9%, and Germany for 8.4%. Together, these three countries represented 70.6% 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

Croatia's exports of women's knitted trousers and shorts in value terms reached 37 853 thousand US dollars in 2020, showing a significant increase of 19.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 18.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 31 812 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest annual decline of 0.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Spain, and Germany were the leading markets for Croatia's exports of women's knitted trousers and shorts in value terms. Italy held a 39.5% share, Spain 18.3%, and Germany 11.9%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 69.7% 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 women's knitted trousers and shorts to Croatia

Imports in kind, K unit

Croatia's imports of women's knitted trousers and shorts in volume terms reached 13 979 thousand units in 2020, up 8.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 18.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.8%. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 2.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 11.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia imported women's knitted trousers and shorts from a diverse range of countries. Even the top three sources—Germany, Italy, and Serbia—together accounted for only 43.2% of total import volume, indicating a fragmented market.

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

Croatia's imports of women's knitted trousers and shorts in value terms totaled 77 410 thousand US dollars in 2020, rising 16.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 24.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.7%. The largest annual decline was in 2019 at 6.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia's import market for women's knitted trousers and shorts in value terms was highly diversified. The top three partners—Italy with 17.1%, Serbia with 12.7%, and Germany with 12.5%—collectively represented only 42.3% of total import value. The remaining 57.7% came from numerous other countries, highlighting a broad supplier base.

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

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