Croatia: Milk Market Overview 2020

Milk Market Size in Croatia

The revenue of the milk market in Croatia amounted to $X in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, milk consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the milk market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Milk Production in Croatia

In value terms, milk production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, milk production continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, milk production reached its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, milk production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2018, the average milk yield in Croatia stood at X tonne per head, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the milk yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average milk yield reached its peak level of X tonne per head. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of the average milk yield failed to regain its momentum.

In 2018, the amount of producing animals in Croatia amounted to X heads, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the number of animals for milk production continues to indicate a measured curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Number of animals for milk production peaked at X heads in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Milk Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of milk were exported from Croatia; surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, milk exports, however, continue to indicate a measured curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, milk exports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, milk exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, milk exports, however, continue to indicate a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, milk exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tonnes), Serbia (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes) were the main destinations of milk exports from Croatia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Serbia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for milk exported from Croatia were Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Serbia ($X) and Slovenia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Serbia experienced the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average milk export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the milk export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for milk reached their maximum at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Montenegro ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Montenegro, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Milk Imports

Imports into Croatia

Milk imports into Croatia stood at X tonnes in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, milk imports continue to indicate an extraordinary increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, milk imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, milk imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X tonnes), Hungary (X tonnes) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of milk imports to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, Austria and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest milk suppliers to Croatia were Slovenia ($X), Hungary ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Poland recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average milk import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the milk import price, however, continues to indicate a temperate drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for milk attained their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per tonne), while the price for Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform