Croatia: Baby Food Market 2024

Baby Food Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian baby food market soared to $X in 2021, increasing by 55% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Baby Food Production in Croatia

In value terms, baby food production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 13%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Baby Food Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, baby food exports from Croatia dropped to X tons, with a decrease of -8.9% compared with 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, baby food exports expanded slightly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for baby food exports from Croatia, with a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, baby food exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+0.5% per year) and Poland (+29.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for food preparations for infants exports from Croatia, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +4.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+41.8% per year) and Slovenia (+0.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average baby food export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 Poland (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Food Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, approx. X tons of food preparations for infants were imported into Croatia; surging by 13% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% 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 +71.6% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, baby food imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Ireland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main suppliers of baby food imports to Croatia, together accounting for 67% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +178.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest baby food suppliers to Croatia were Germany ($X), Ireland ($X) and Slovenia ($X), together accounting for 80% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +180.0%, 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 baby food import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 15% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, baby food import price increased by +70.7% against 2015 indices. As a result, import price reached 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 2021, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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