Croatia: Chicken Table Egg Market 2024

Chicken Table Egg Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian chicken table egg market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, picking up by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a mild setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicken Table Egg Production in Croatia

In value terms, chicken table egg production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 26% against the previous year. Chicken table egg production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicken Table Egg Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, overseas shipments of chicken table eggs decreased by -21.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 106% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicken table egg exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 150% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for chicken table egg exports from Croatia, accounting for a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, chicken table egg exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Austria amounted to +6.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+373.4% per year) and Hungary (+19.1% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for chicken table eggs exports from Croatia, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria amounted to +8.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+361.8% per year) and Slovenia (+28.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chicken table egg export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the 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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+20.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chicken Table Egg Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, purchases abroad of chicken table eggs increased by 23% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 315%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chicken table egg imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 254% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main suppliers of chicken table egg imports to Croatia, with a combined 57% share of total imports. Albania, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +609.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Slovakia ($X) were the largest chicken table egg suppliers to Croatia, with a combined 56% share of total imports. Albania, Italy, Bulgaria, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +1,124.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average chicken table egg import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 43% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+72.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform