Women's woven jackets and blazers market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for women's woven jackets and blazers in Croatia experienced a period of stabilization followed by robust growth between 2018 and 2024. After initial fluctuations, where volume peaked at 437.4 thousand units in 2019 before declining to 379.6 thousand units in 2020, the market entered a sustained expansion phase from 2021 onward. The total market volume more than doubled over the full period, rising from 391.6 thousand units to 787.8 thousand units by 2024.

A pivotal surge occurred in 2022, with market volume jumping by over 200 thousand units. This growth was supported by increased competition and sales on e-commerce marketplace platforms, which broadened access and availability for consumers. Concurrent shifts in consumer behavior, including a greater emphasis on research before purchase and interest in sustainability, also shaped demand. Furthermore, the market's total supply was augmented by a rise in imports of more affordable textiles, a trend linked to broader trade liberalization and challenges for domestic producers.

The market's value demonstrated an even stronger upward trend, increasing from 7.4 million US dollars in 2018 to 20.9 million US dollars in 2024. This significant rise in value, which outpaced volume growth, points to considerable increases in average prices or a shift toward higher-value products within the category. The expansion in both volume and value continued steadily through 2023 and 2024, solidifying the market's larger scale.

Production women's woven jackets and blazers in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of women's woven jackets and blazers in Croatia has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 5 770 K $ US, showing a significant decrease of 17.0% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 20.8%, with an average annual decline of 7.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Croatia's production of women's woven jackets and blazers has dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 173.5 K units were produced, indicating a sharp year-on-year decline of 22.4%. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 31.6%, with an average annual reduction of 11.9%.

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

Exports women's woven jackets and blazers from Croatia

Exports in kind, K unit

Exports of women's woven jackets and blazers from Croatia have fallen for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 131.5 K units, a decrease of 40.3% from the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 28.5%, with an average annual drop of 10.6%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 233.5 K units, which also saw the largest increase of 27.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Croatia's exports in kind were Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Austria, which together accounted for 78.0% 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 jackets and blazers in value terms have decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 5 925 K $ US, down 26.9% from the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports fell by 21.9%, with an average annual decline of 7.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 8 407 K $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 10.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany and Austria were the dominant buyers of women's woven jackets and blazers from Croatia in value terms, together making up 80.9% of total exports. Other destinations each held relatively small shares.

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 jackets and blazers to Croatia

Imports in kind, K unit

After increasing for two years, Croatia's imports of women's woven jackets and blazers in kind declined. In 2020, imports stood at 337.5 K units, a robust decrease of 22.2% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 11.7%, with an average annual reduction of 4.1%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 433.9 K units, which also saw the largest increase of 13.1%.

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

During 2017-2020, Spain, Germany, and Italy formed the main cluster of markets for Croatia's imports in kind. Spain accounted for 28.2% of imports, Germany for 14.4%, and Italy for 13.5%, together representing 56.2% 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 a two-year gain, Croatia's imports of women's woven jackets and blazers in value terms declined. In 2020, imports totaled 8 454 K $ US, marking a drop of 9.5% from 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 7.8%, with an average annual growth of 2.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 9 346 K $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 10.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Italy, and Germany were the main markets for Croatia's imports in value terms. Spain held 30.2% of imports, Italy 19.3%, and Germany 15.0%, together accounting for 64.5% 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