Croatia: Fresh Whole Chicken Market 2024

Fresh Whole Chicken Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian fresh whole chicken market reached $X in 2021, rising by 3.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 9.5%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fresh Whole Chicken Production in Croatia

In value terms, fresh whole chicken production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. Fresh whole chicken production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Fresh Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, overseas shipments of fresh or chilled whole chickens decreased by -4.8% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 21%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken exports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for fresh whole chicken exports from Croatia, accounting for a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh whole chicken exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, North Macedonia (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovenia totaled +35.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: North Macedonia (-1.5% per year) and Montenegro (-5.5% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled whole chickens exports from Croatia, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by North Macedonia ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovenia amounted to +35.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: North Macedonia (-2.4% per year) and Montenegro (-5.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fresh whole chicken export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to North Macedonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bosnia and Herzegovina (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fresh Whole Chicken Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of fresh or chilled whole chickens decreased by -41.9% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, showed a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 181%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken imports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 197% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Slovenia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fresh whole chicken to Croatia, accounting for a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh whole chicken imports from Slovenia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovenia totaled +28.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+51.0% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (-23.9% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled whole chickens to Croatia, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 7% share of total imports. It was followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Slovenia amounted to +36.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+40.7% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (-25.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh whole chicken import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, fresh whole chicken import price increased by +109.7% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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