Women's woven dresses market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for woven women's dresses in Croatia expanded significantly from 2018 to 2024, with physical volume rising from 2.1 million units to 3.1 million units and market value growing from $31.6 million to $45.6 million. After a temporary contraction in 2020, consumption recovered strongly, setting a trajectory of steady increases through 2022.

A key acceleration occurred in 2022 when market volume jumped by nearly 17% to 3.0 million units. This surge was supported by the introduction of the Consumer Protection Act, which standardized retail practices and boosted buyer confidence, alongside a rapid shift toward online sales that broadened the dresses' accessibility across the country.

Growth moderated thereafter, with the market stabilizing around 3.05 million units in 2023-2024, indicating a plateau after the post-2020 recovery phase. The value segment followed a similar pattern, ending the period at $45.6 million after peaking at $46.0 million the previous year.

Production women's woven dresses in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Croatia's production of women's woven dresses was valued at 2,341 thousand US dollars, marking a significant decline of 49.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 57.9%, with an annualized rate of 25.1%. The only increase during this timeframe occurred in 2019, with a modest rise of 0.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Croatia's production volume of women's woven dresses has declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, the country produced 94.8 thousand units, representing a sharp decrease of 43.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 56.6%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 24.3%.

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

Exports women's woven dresses from Croatia

Exports in kind, K unit

Croatia's exports of women's woven dresses have declined for two consecutive years. In 2020, exports stood at 742 thousand units, reflecting a substantial drop of 28.0% from the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 28.3%, with an annualized rate of 10.5%. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 1,431 thousand units, which also saw the largest increase of 38.3%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 28.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Spain were the top contributors to Croatia's exports of women's woven dresses in volume terms. Italy accounted for 37.3% of exports, Bosnia and Herzegovina for 19.4%, and Spain for 11.2%. Together, these three countries represented 68.0% 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 woven dresses in value terms have declined for two consecutive years. In 2020, exports amounted to 13,116 thousand US dollars, showing a decrease of 16.1% compared to the previous year. However, over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 10.5%, with an annualized growth rate of 3.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 16,306 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 37.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Germany, and Spain formed the primary markets for Croatia's exports of women's woven dresses in value terms. Italy contributed 36.2% of exports, Germany 18.4%, and Spain 10.3%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 65.0% of total export 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 women's woven dresses to Croatia

Imports in kind, K unit

Croatia's imports of women's woven dresses in volume terms have declined for two consecutive years. In 2020, imports totaled 2,733 thousand units, indicating a notable reduction of 11.2% from the prior year. Despite this recent decline, imports increased by 7.1% over the period from 2017 to 2020, with an annualized rate of 2.3%. The peak was reached in 2018 at 3,272 thousand units, which also experienced the largest increase of 28.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of women's woven dresses to Croatia in volume terms were not heavily concentrated among a few key sources. Italy accounted for 16.1% of imports, Spain for 16.0%, and China for 10.2%. Together, these three countries represented only 42.3% 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 two years of growth, Croatia's imports of women's woven dresses in value terms declined. In 2020, imports reached 41,169 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a measured decrease of 9.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 27.1%, with an annualized growth rate of 8.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 45,612 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 33.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Spain, and Germany led the structure of Croatia's imports of women's woven dresses in value terms. Italy accounted for 22.4% of imports, Spain for 18.6%, and Germany for 11.7%. Together, these three countries represented 52.7% 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