Croatia: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Croatia

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was growth in the Croatian chicken meat market, when its value increased by 4.1% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, showed a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Meat Production in Croatia

In value terms, chicken meat production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average chicken meat yield in Croatia amounted to X kg per head, approximately mirroring 2020. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average chicken meat yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Croatia rose slightly to X heads, with an increase of 2.9% on the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by 41% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production peaked at X heads in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, the amount of chicken meat exported from Croatia skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 43% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports showed a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chicken meat exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Kosovo (X tons) were the main destinations of chicken meat exports from Croatia, together comprising 70% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +63.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for chicken meat exports from Croatia, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovenia amounted to +56.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (-6.3% per year) and Austria (+6.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chicken meat export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 11%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Montenegro ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, approx. X tons of chicken meat were imported into Croatia; with an increase of 25% against 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 26%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chicken meat imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main suppliers of chicken meat imports to Croatia, with a combined 51% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Slovenia, Poland, Germany, Sweden, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium and Romania, which together accounted for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +64.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chicken meat suppliers to Croatia were the Netherlands ($X), Hungary ($X) and Slovenia ($X), with a combined 55% share of total imports. Denmark, Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania, Germany, Belgium and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +64.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 chicken meat import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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