Croatia: Market for Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages 2024

Market Size for Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages in Croatia

The Croatian cider, perry and mead market contracted markedly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -57.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages in Croatia

In value terms, cider, perry and mead production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 33%. Cider, perry and mead production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages

Exports from Croatia

For the eighth consecutive year, Croatia recorded growth in shipments abroad of cider, perry, mead and other fermented beverages, which increased by 21% to X litres in 2021. Overall, exports posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cider, perry and mead exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X litres), Germany (X litres) and Serbia (X litres) were the main destinations of cider, perry and mead exports from Croatia, together comprising 71% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +113.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cider, perry and mead exported from Croatia were Germany ($X), Hungary ($X) and Serbia ($X), together comprising 70% of total exports. Bulgaria, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +84.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 cider, perry and mead export price amounted to $X per litre, falling by -1.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per litre in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, 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 Germany ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, the amount of cider, perry, mead and other fermented beverages imported into Croatia skyrocketed to X litres, rising by 29% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +76.8% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, cider, perry and mead imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Serbia (X litres), Slovenia (X litres) and Germany (X litres) were the main suppliers of cider, perry and mead imports to Croatia, together accounting for 66% of total imports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Estonia, Hungary, Slovakia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +98.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Serbia ($X), Germany ($X) and Slovenia ($X) constituted the largest cider, perry and mead suppliers to Croatia, with a combined 53% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Estonia, the Netherlands, Belgium, Hungary, Austria and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further 41%.

Among the main suppliers, Estonia, with a CAGR of +94.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average cider, perry and mead import price amounted to $X per litre, surging by 7.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 24%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per litre. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per litre), while the price for Slovenia ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+15.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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