Croatia: Meat Market 2025

Meat Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian meat market stood at $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Meat consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Meat Production in Croatia

In value terms, meat production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Meat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average meat yield in Croatia rose modestly to X kg per head, growing by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for meat production in Croatia shrank to X heads, with a decrease of X% on 2021 figures. In general, the number of producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. The number of animals slaughtered for meat production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat Exports

Exports from Croatia

For the third consecutive year, Croatia recorded growth in shipments abroad of meat, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main destinations of meat exports from Croatia, together accounting for X% of total exports. Italy, Hungary, Montenegro and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Montenegro (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for meat exported from Croatia were Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Serbia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Meat Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, meat imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of meat imports to Croatia, together comprising X% of total imports. Hungary, Poland, Denmark, Italy, France and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest meat suppliers to Croatia, together comprising X% of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for France ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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