Croatia: Poultry Market 2025

Poultry Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian poultry market was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Poultry Production in Croatia

In value terms, poultry production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of poultry in Croatia amounted to X kg per head, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The poultry yield peaked at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for poultry production in Croatia reduced slightly to X heads, approximately equating the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Poultry Exports

Exports from Croatia

Poultry exports from Croatia rose modestly to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, poultry exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain 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 poultry exports from Croatia, together comprising X% of total exports.

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

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

Serbia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average poultry export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Montenegro ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 Kosovo (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Poultry Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, the amount of poultry imported into Croatia rose remarkably to X tons, growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, poultry imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main suppliers of poultry imports to Croatia, together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Germany, Belgium and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Hungary ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Slovenia ($X) appeared to be the largest poultry suppliers to Croatia, together comprising X% of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average poultry import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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