Croatia: Pig Fat Market 2025

Pig Fat Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian pig fat market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, surging by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +16.7% against 2019 indices. Pig fat consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Pig Fat Production in Croatia

In value terms, pig fat production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep contraction. Pig fat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Pig Fat Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, the amount of pig fat exported from Croatia soared to X tons, with an increase of 75% against 2021 figures. In general, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 1,038%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, pig fat exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 800%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons) was the main destination for pig fat exports from Croatia, with a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, pig fat exports to Serbia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. Bulgaria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Serbia amounted to +64.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+1,293.4% per year) and Bulgaria (+811.7% per year).

In value terms, Serbia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pig fat exports from Croatia, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Serbia totaled +96.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+885.1% per year) and Italy (+989.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pig fat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 128% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Denmark (+66.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pig Fat Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, the amount of pig fat imported into Croatia shrank to X tons, dropping by -4.1% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 40%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pig fat imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest pig fat supplier to Croatia, accounting for a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, pig fat imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +8.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+16.0% per year) and Austria (+4.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pig fat to Croatia, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +7.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+12.9% per year) and Austria (+3.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pig fat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 47% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Hungary ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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