Croatia: Turkey Meat Market 2025

Turkey Meat Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian turkey meat market declined modestly to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Turkey Meat Production in Croatia

In value terms, turkey meat production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 36%. Turkey meat production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of turkey meat in Croatia amounted to X kg per head, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 3.8% against the previous year. The turkey meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for turkey meat production in Croatia amounted to X heads, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by 15% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for turkey meat production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Turkey Meat Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, approx. X tons of turkey meat were exported from Croatia; picking up by 11% compared with the year before. In general, exports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 48%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, turkey meat exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 41%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain 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 turkey meat exports from Croatia, with a combined 89% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Serbia (with a CAGR of +56.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for turkey meat exported from Croatia were Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Serbia ($X), with a combined 87% share of total exports.

Serbia, with a CAGR of +56.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

The average turkey meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 13% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 17%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Slovenia ($X per ton) and North Macedonia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per ton) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to North Macedonia (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Turkey Meat Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, imports of turkey meat into Croatia totaled X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +13.5% 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 +38.1% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 131%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, turkey meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 82% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main suppliers of turkey meat imports to Croatia, together accounting for 58% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +89.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest turkey meat suppliers to Croatia were Hungary ($X), Poland ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 64% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +93.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average turkey meat import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($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 (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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