Croatia: Market for Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd 2021

Market Size for Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in Croatia

In 2020, the Croatian market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in Croatia

In value terms, production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd amounted to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Exports of Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd

Exports from Croatia

In 2020, approx. X tons of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd were exported from Croatia; growing by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd stood at $X in 2020. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from Croatia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Serbia (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Serbia ($X) constituted the largest markets for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd exported from Croatia worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Serbia (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd stood at $X per ton in 2020, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices to Macedonia ($X per ton) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per ton) and Serbia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd

Imports into Croatia

For the eighth year in a row, Croatia recorded growth in purchases abroad of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd, which increased by X% to X tons in 2020. Over the period under review, imports posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd fell slightly to $X in 2020. Overall, imports showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd to Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Austria (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and Austria (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd to Croatia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and Austria (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average import price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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