Croatia: Beer Market Overview 2020

Beer Market Size in Croatia

The revenue of the beer market in Croatia amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, beer consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Beer consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Beer Production in Croatia

In value terms, beer production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, beer production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, beer production attained its maximum level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Beer Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2018, the exports of beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) from Croatia totaled X tonnes, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, beer exports stood at $X in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tonnes) was the main destination for beer exports from Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, beer exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X tonnes), sevenfold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bosnia and Herzegovina amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+X% per year) and Serbia (+X% per year).

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) remains the key foreign market for beer exports from Croatia, comprising X% of total beer exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Slovenia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+X% per year) and Serbia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average beer export price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the beer export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Beer Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2018, the amount of beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) imported into Croatia amounted to X tonnes, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, beer imports continue to indicate a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, beer imports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

In value terms, beer imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, beer imports continue to indicate tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, beer imports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Slovenia (X tonnes) constituted the largest beer supplier to Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, beer imports from Slovenia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Hungary (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovenia totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Hungary (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest beer suppliers to Croatia were Slovenia ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Germany recorded the highest growth rate of imports, among the main suppliers over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average beer import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the beer import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average import prices for beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Poland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform