Croatia: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2022

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Croatia

In 2021, the Croatian sheep and goat meat market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption showed a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in Croatia

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Sheep and goat meat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average sheep and goat meat yield in Croatia fell to X kg per X heads, declining by -X% compared with 2020. In general, the yield continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sheep and goat meat yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Croatia stood at X heads, rising by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was decline in shipments abroad of sheep and goat meat, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports posted significant growth. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons) was the main destination for sheep and goat meat exports from Croatia, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bulgaria was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bulgaria was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average sheep and goat meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price posted a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Bulgaria.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bulgaria amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of sheep and goat meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Greece (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to Croatia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sheep and goat meat imports from Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, North Macedonia (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Romania (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Greece stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: North Macedonia (+X% per year) and Romania (+X% per year).

In value terms, Greece ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to Croatia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by North Macedonia ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Greece totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: North Macedonia (+X% per year) and Romania (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sheep and goat meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a temperate increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Greece ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) and North Macedonia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform