Croatia: Market for Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters 2024

Market Size for Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters in Croatia

In 2021, the Croatian non-mineral or non-aerated water market decreased by -1.2% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters in Croatia

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 53%. Non-mineral or non-aerated water production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters

Exports from Croatia

Non-mineral or non-aerated water exports from Croatia soared to X litres in 2021, with an increase of 30% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 25,332% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X litres in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 64%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X litres) was the main destination for non-mineral or non-aerated water exports from Croatia, accounting for a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, non-mineral or non-aerated water exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X litres), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at -8.8%.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-mineral or non-aerated waters exports from Croatia, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovenia stood at -4.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-mineral or non-aerated water export price amounted to less than $X per litre, growing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 31,964%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per litre. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia (less than $X per litre), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at less than $X per litre.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bosnia and Herzegovina (-21.3%).

Imports of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, approx. X litres of non-mineral or non-aerated waters were imported into Croatia; reducing by -21.6% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 7,404% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X litres in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 65%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Hungary (X litres) constituted the largest supplier of non-mineral or non-aerated water to Croatia, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, non-mineral or non-aerated water imports from Hungary exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X litres), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X litres), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Hungary totaled -9.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+1.1% per year) and Austria (-8.6% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-mineral or non-aerated waters to Croatia, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Hungary stood at +9.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.2% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (+21.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-mineral or non-aerated water import price stood at less than $X per litre in 2021, picking up by 109% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 3,944%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per litre. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary (less than $X per litre), while the price for Austria (less than $X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+20.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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