Women's woven trousers and shorts market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for women's woven trousers and shorts in Croatia expanded from 5.4 million units in 2018 to 7.8 million units in 2024, despite the historical challenges faced by the domestic textile industry after the post-Yugoslav war period, which included factory destruction and a shrunken manufacturing base. Growth was uneven, with a sharp contraction to 4.6 million units in 2020 followed by a rapid recovery to 6.2 million units in 2021.

Market volume continued to rise, reaching 7.3 million units in 2022. This increase was supported by strong fashion trends that emphasized comfort and diverse cuts for trousers and shorts, alongside growing consumer interest in sustainable materials and production methods within the apparel industry. After a slight dip to 6.9 million units in 2023, even as comfortable styles like culotte and high-waisted trousers remained popular, growth resumed strongly in 2024.

The market reached 7.8 million units in 2024, driven by the increasing purchasing power of Generation Z and their growing preference for online fashion shopping. This shift in consumer behavior, combined with ongoing fashion trends favoring sophisticated and comfortable styles such as balloon and bombacho pants, supported higher demand.

Production women's woven trousers and shorts in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of women's woven trousers and shorts experienced a two-year period of growth before declining. In 2019, output reached its peak at 5 208 K $ US. However, in 2020, production fell to 4 463 K $ US, marking a significant year-over-year decrease of 14.3%. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 9.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.0%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 16.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Women's woven trousers and shorts production in Croatia declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, output peaked at 342.3 K units, which included a 2.6% increase that year. By 2020, production had dropped to 308.0 K units, representing a 5.9% decrease compared to 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 7.7%, averaging an annual decline of 2.6%.

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

Exports women's woven trousers and shorts from Croatia

Exports in kind, K unit

Croatia's exports of women's woven trousers and shorts declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 3 495 K units, which was a 6.4% drop from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 13.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the leading destination for Croatia's exports of women's woven trousers and shorts in kind, accounting for 45.6% of the total. Spain followed with 15.9%, and France with 7.5%. Together, these three countries represented 69.0% of Croatia's export flows in this category.

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

After two years of decline, Croatia's exports of women's woven trousers and shorts in value terms saw a modest increase. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at 33 110 K $ US, with a 12.2% decline that year. In 2020, exports rose slightly to 33 788 K $ US, marking a 2.0% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 15.1%, averaging an annual decline of 5.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Spain, and France consistently remained the top destinations for Croatia's exports of women's woven trousers and shorts in value terms. Italy accounted for 37.7% of exports, Spain for 18.9%, and France for 9.1%. Combined, these three countries made up 65.8% 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 trousers and shorts to Croatia

Imports in kind, K unit

Croatia's imports of women's woven trousers and shorts in kind showed significant fluctuations. In 2019, imports peaked at 9 903 K units, with an 11.2% increase that year. However, in 2020, imports dropped sharply to 7 787 K units, a robust decrease of 21.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 18.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.6%.

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

The structure of Croatia's imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 was quite diversified. Turkey was the largest source, accounting for 21.2% of imports, followed by Spain at 16.3%, and Italy at 10.5%. Together, these three countries represented 47.9% of total import flows, while the remaining 52.1% was spread across numerous smaller markets.

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 woven trousers and shorts in value terms experienced a notable decline. In 2019, imports reached their highest level at 89 225 K $ US, with a 3.9% increase that year. In 2020, imports fell to 71 990 K $ US, marking a significant year-over-year drop of 19.3%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 18.7%, averaging an annual decline of 6.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Spain, and Italy were the main sources for Croatia's imports of women's woven trousers and shorts in value terms. Turkey accounted for 23.0% of imports, Spain for 19.5%, and Italy for 12.4%. Together, these three countries made up 55.0% 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