Croatia: Market for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials 2024

Market Size for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian market for footwear with uppers of textile materials increased by 21% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in Croatia

In value terms, production of footwear with uppers of textile materials fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, overseas shipments of footwear with uppers of textile materials increased by 11% to X pairs, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 223% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 183% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X pairs), Italy (X pairs) and Poland (X pairs) were the main destinations of exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials from Croatia, together accounting for 49% of total exports. Slovenia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Czech Republic, France, Russia, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and Montenegro lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +171.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for footwear with uppers of textile materials exports from Croatia, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 7.5% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +30.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+40.8% per year) and the Czech Republic (+83.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for footwear with uppers of textile materials stood at $X per pair in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 39% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Montenegro ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of footwear with uppers of textile materials increased by 25% to X pairs for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 69% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X pairs in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 29%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X pairs) constituted the largest supplier of footwear with uppers of textile materials to Croatia, with a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X pairs), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X pairs), with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+63.7% per year) and Poland (+58.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest footwear with uppers of textile materials suppliers to Croatia were Germany ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 44% of total imports. Poland, Slovakia, China and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +76.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for footwear with uppers of textile materials amounted to $X per pair, with a decrease of -8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for footwear with uppers of textile materials increased by +56.2% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 44%. The import price peaked at $X per pair in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per pair), while the price for China ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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