Croatia: Beer Market Overview 2021

Beer Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian beer market expanded to $X in 2020, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Beer Production in Croatia

In value terms, beer production reduced modestly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Beer Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2020, shipments abroad of beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the third consecutive year after six years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, beer exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, 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), fivefold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bosnia and Herzegovina was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+X% per year) and Sweden (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value 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 Sweden (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average beer export price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, 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 a decline.

Beer Imports

Imports into Croatia

For the fourth year in a row, Croatia recorded growth in supplies from abroad of beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer), which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. Over the period under review, imports showed temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, beer imports contracted to $X in 2020. Overall, imports recorded a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X tonnes), Hungary (X tonnes) and Serbia (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of beer imports to Croatia, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria and Italy, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest beer suppliers to Croatia were Slovenia ($X), Germany ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Serbia, the Czech Republic, Austria and Italy, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main suppliers, Italy recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average beer import price amounted to $X per tonne, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Serbia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of beer consumption was China (77M tonnes), comprising approx. 33% of total volume. Moreover, beer consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (28M tonnes), threefold. Brazil (17M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.1% share.

What are the largest producers of beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) in the world?

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China (76M tonnes) remains the largest beer producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 33% of total volume. Moreover, beer production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (24M tonnes), threefold. Brazil (17M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) to Croatia?

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In value terms, the largest beer suppliers to Croatia were Slovenia ($13M), Germany ($8.5M) and Hungary ($7.4M), together accounting for 56% of total imports. These countries were followed by Serbia, the Czech Republic, Austria and Italy, which together accounted for a further 28%.

What are the leading importers of beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) from Croatia?

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In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($17M) remains the key foreign market for beer exports from Croatia, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Slovenia ($5.7M), with a 21% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) in Croatia?

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The average beer export price stood at $519 per tonne in 2020, shrinking by -3.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) in Croatia?

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In 2020, the average beer import price amounted to $536 per tonne, remaining stable against the previous year.