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Goat Meat Market Size in Croatia
In 2022, the Croatian goat meat market decreased by -6.9% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a noticeable downturn. Goat meat consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Goat Meat Production in Croatia
In value terms, goat meat production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.
The average yield of goat meat in Croatia rose to X kg per head in 2022, growing by 3.8% against the year before. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average goat meat yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.
In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for goat meat production in Croatia rose significantly to X heads, picking up by 5.5% on the previous year. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by 21% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for goat meat production peaked at X heads in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.
Goat Meat Imports
Imports into Croatia
After four years of growth, purchases abroad of goat meat decreased by -64.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 2,794%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.
In value terms, goat meat imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 2,911%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.
Imports by Country
In 2022, Greece (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of goat meat to Croatia, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, goat meat imports from Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, North Macedonia (X tons), more than tenfold. Germany (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2% share.
From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Greece totaled +12.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: North Macedonia (-4.3% per year) and Germany (+92.0% per year).
In value terms, Greece ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat meat to Croatia, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by North Macedonia ($X), with a 5.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 3% share.
From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Greece stood at +18.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: North Macedonia (-3.6% per year) and Italy (+23.5% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the average goat meat import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -9.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 28%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for North Macedonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+18.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the goat meat market in Croatia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 1017 - Goat meat
Country coverage:
- Croatia
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Croatia
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
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- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Type
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Type, 2024
- Exports and Growth, by Type
- Export Prices and Growth, by Type
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
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