Croatia: Market for Duck and Goose Meat 2024

Market Size for Duck and Goose Meat in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian duck and goose meat market increased by 37% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +62.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Duck and Goose Meat in Croatia

In value terms, duck and goose meat production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of duck and goose meat in Croatia amounted to X kg per head in 2022, remaining constant against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average duck and goose meat yield remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for duck and goose meat production in Croatia reduced to X heads, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. In general, the number of producing animals showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 26%. The number of animals slaughtered for duck and goose meat production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Duck and Goose Meat

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, duck and goose meat exports from Croatia dropped sharply to X tons, waning by -65.8% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 1,440% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, duck and goose meat exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 565%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for duck and goose meat exports from Croatia, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, duck and goose meat exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Montenegro (X tons), twofold.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovenia amounted to +29.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Montenegro (+38.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+72.3% per year).

In value terms, Montenegro ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for duck and goose meat exports from Croatia, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovenia ($X), with a 31% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Montenegro amounted to +35.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+8.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+183.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average duck and goose meat export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 40% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 118%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (+91.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Duck and Goose Meat

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, purchases abroad of duck and goose meat decreased by -13.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 184%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, duck and goose meat imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 126% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hungary (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of duck and goose meat to Croatia, accounting for a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, duck and goose meat imports from Hungary exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Hungary totaled +22.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+8.7% per year) and Italy (+32.8% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) constituted the largest supplier of duck and goose meat to Croatia, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an 8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Hungary totaled +23.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+15.9% per year) and Italy (+21.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average duck and goose meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 49% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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