Croatia: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2025

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Croatia

The Croatian market for meat of camels and other animals reduced modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a mild setback. Camel and other animal meat consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Croatia

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Camel and other animal meat production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Croatia

For the third consecutive year, Croatia recorded growth in overseas shipments of meat of camels and other animals, which increased by 3.3% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 327% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 293%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for camel and other animal meat exports from Croatia, with a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, camel and other animal meat exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Serbia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovenia totaled +35.5%.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for meat of camels and other animals exports from Croatia, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Serbia ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovenia stood at +26.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, the amount of meat of camels and other animals imported into Croatia fell to X tons, reducing by -5.1% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 78% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Slovenia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of camel and other animal meat to Croatia, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, camel and other animal meat imports from Slovenia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Slovenia stood at +8.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+30.2% per year) and Belgium (+35.2% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of meat of camels and other animals to Croatia, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Slovenia stood at +10.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+34.8% per year) and Hungary (+29.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 18%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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