Croatia: Brewing Dregs Market 2024

Brewing Dregs Market Size in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian brewing dregs market increased by 76% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Brewing Dregs Production in Croatia

In value terms, brewing dregs production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Brewing Dregs Exports

Exports from Croatia

For the third consecutive year, Croatia recorded growth in shipments abroad of brewing or distilling dregs and waste, which increased by 292% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 623% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, brewing dregs exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1,047%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for brewing dregs exports from Croatia, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, brewing dregs exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovenia totaled +48.3%.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for brewing or distilling dregs and waste exports from Croatia, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), with a 31% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovenia amounted to +101.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average brewing dregs export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -10.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 211% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia (+35.6%).

Brewing Dregs Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, overseas purchases of brewing or distilling dregs and waste increased by 183% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded strong growth. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, brewing dregs imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 283% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hungary (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of brewing dregs to Croatia, accounting for a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, brewing dregs imports from Hungary exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovenia (X tons), more than tenfold. Serbia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Hungary totaled +35.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (0.0% per year) and Serbia (-22.6% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) constituted the largest supplier of brewing or distilling dregs and waste to Croatia, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 4.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Hungary amounted to +30.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+32.4% per year) and Slovenia (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average brewing dregs import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -19.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 142% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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