The Croatian market for women's or girls' blouses, shirts, and shirt-blouses of textile fabric, not knitted or crocheted, reached a size volume of 2.8 million in 2023. Over the past decade, the market experienced fluctuations with significant growth periods between 2014-2017 and notable declines in 2019-2020. The recent two years before 2024 showed moderate growth, with 2022 seeing a 1.43% increase and 2023 a slightly lower increase at 1.39%. When analyzing the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years, it has seen an average annual change of -0.47%, suggesting a slight market contraction.
Future trends to watch for in the Croatian market include shifts in consumer preferences toward sustainable and eco-friendly textiles, the impact of digital retail platforms expanding their reach, and economic factors influencing disposable income. How these elements interplay in the coming years will be crucial for market players. Additionally, the adoption of innovative fashion technologies could also introduce new interest and drive market dynamics in different directions.
