Croatia: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian non-knitted men apparel market increased by 12% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Croatia

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 17%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, approx. X units of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) were exported from Croatia; jumping by 16% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 53%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 31%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), Italy (X units) and Slovenia (X units) were the main destinations of non-knitted men apparel exports from Croatia, with a combined 43% share of total exports. Austria, Serbia, Spain, the Czech Republic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovakia, Sweden, Poland and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +102.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-knitted men apparel exported from Croatia were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Slovenia ($X), together accounting for 58% of total exports. Austria, Serbia, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Spain, Slovakia, Poland and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +108.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) increased by 10% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +24.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 43%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +35.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) constituted the largest supplier of non-knitted men apparel to Croatia, accounting for a 25% share of total imports. Moreover, non-knitted men apparel imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X units), twofold. Italy (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +56.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+49.3% per year) and Italy (+26.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest non-knitted men apparel suppliers to Croatia were Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 50% of total imports. The Netherlands, Spain, Poland, Slovenia, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Bangladesh, China, Slovakia and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +106.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 non-knitted men apparel import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 4.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 67%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while the price for Hungary ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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