Croatia: Man-Made Filament Fabric Market 2025

Man-Made Filament Fabric Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian man-made filament fabric market amounted to $X in 2021, growing by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a resilient expansion. Man-made filament fabric consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Production in Croatia

In value terms, man-made filament fabric production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 79%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, the amount of woven fabrics of man-made filaments and staple fibers exported from Croatia skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 87% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 601% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, man-made filament fabric exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) was the main destination for man-made filament fabric exports from Croatia, accounting for a 4.9% share of total exports. Moreover, man-made filament fabric exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), threefold. Slovakia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 0.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bosnia and Herzegovina amounted to +19.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+99.2% per year) and Slovakia (+41.1% per year).

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Serbia ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for man-made filament fabric exported from Croatia worldwide, together accounting for 66% of total exports. These countries were followed by Ukraine, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Slovakia, Italy, Kosovo, Germany, Indonesia, Belgium and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 24%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +11,990.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average man-made filament fabric export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -34.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kosovo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kosovo (+50.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, approx. X tons of woven fabrics of man-made filaments and staple fibers were imported into Croatia; growing by 19% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 424%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, man-made filament fabric imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of man-made filament fabric imports to Croatia, with a combined 6.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +82.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest man-made filament fabric suppliers to Croatia were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Slovenia ($X), with a combined 45% share of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Hungary, Turkey, the Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, North Macedonia and Romania, which together accounted for a further 44%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +63.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average man-made filament fabric import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -7.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 62% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for North Macedonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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