Croatia: Woven Carpet Market 2025

Woven Carpet Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian woven carpet market shrank to $X in 2022, declining by -5.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% 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 of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Woven Carpet Production in Croatia

In value terms, woven carpet production declined notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a dramatic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 142% against the previous year. Woven carpet production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Woven Carpet Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, woven carpet exports from Croatia soared to X square meters, growing by 44% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 174% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, woven carpet exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 193% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X square meters) was the main destination for woven carpet exports from Croatia, accounting for a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, woven carpet exports to Serbia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X square meters), more than tenfold. Montenegro (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Serbia totaled +48.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+28.0% per year) and Montenegro (+28.2% per year).

In value terms, Serbia ($X) remains the key foreign market for woven carpets and other woven textile coverings exports from Croatia, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Montenegro ($X), with a 3.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Serbia totaled +49.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Montenegro (+29.6% per year) and Slovenia (+29.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average woven carpet export price amounted to $X per square meter, rising by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 21%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bosnia and Herzegovina (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Woven Carpet Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, the amount of woven carpets and other woven textile coverings imported into Croatia contracted to X square meters, shrinking by -11.4% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, woven carpet imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X square meters), Romania (X square meters) and Germany (X square meters) were the main suppliers of woven carpet imports to Croatia, with a combined 51% share of total imports. Poland, Turkey, Slovenia, Serbia, Italy, India and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +42.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Romania ($X) were the largest woven carpet suppliers to Croatia, together comprising 47% of total imports. Slovenia, Turkey, Poland, Italy, Serbia, India and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +28.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average woven carpet import price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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