Croatia: Market for Prepared or Preserved Meat 2024

Market Size for Prepared or Preserved Meat in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian prepared or preserved meat market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt setback. Prepared or preserved meat consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Prepared or Preserved Meat in Croatia

In value terms, prepared or preserved meat production fell rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Prepared or preserved meat production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Prepared or Preserved Meat

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, prepared or preserved meat exports from Croatia expanded sharply to X tons, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, prepared or preserved meat exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) were the main destinations of prepared or preserved meat exports from Croatia, with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Germany, North Macedonia, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Kosovo, Italy and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for prepared or preserved meat exported from Croatia were Slovenia ($X), Austria ($X) and Serbia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Switzerland, Spain and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average prepared or preserved meat export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kosovo (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prepared or Preserved Meat

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, approx. X tons of prepared or preserved meat were imported into Croatia; picking up by X% on 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, prepared or preserved meat imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of prepared or preserved meat imports to Croatia, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy, Serbia, Poland, Kosovo, the Czech Republic, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Hungary ($X) constituted the largest prepared or preserved meat suppliers to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Kosovo, Italy, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Czech Republic, Austria, Poland and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average prepared or preserved meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kosovo ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kosovo (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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