Croatia: Skimmed Milk Market Overview 2021

Skimmed Milk Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian skimmed milk market surged to $X in 2019, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Skimmed milk consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Skimmed Milk Production in Croatia

In value terms, skimmed milk production soared to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production saw a pronounced setback. Skimmed milk production peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2019, the average yield of skimmed milk in Croatia amounted to X kg per head, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

In 2019, the number of animals slaughtered for skimmed milk production in Croatia stood at X head, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Skimmed Milk Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2019, shipments abroad of skimmed milk decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second consecutive year after nine years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, skimmed milk exports soared to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes) was the main destination for skimmed milk exports from Croatia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, skimmed milk exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tonnes), twofold. Slovenia (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-X% per year) and Slovenia (+X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for skimmed milk exports from Croatia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-X% per year) and Slovenia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average skimmed milk export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nigeria, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Skimmed Milk Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2019, imports of skimmed milk into Croatia skyrocketed to X tonnes, jumping by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2011 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, skimmed milk imports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes) and the Czech Republic (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of skimmed milk imports to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of skimmed milk to Croatia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and the Czech Republic (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average skimmed milk import price amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2015 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per tonne), while the price for Germany ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, 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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for skimmed milk in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of skimmed milk consumption in 2019 were the U.S. (1.5M tonnes), China (922K tonnes) and Brazil (735K tonnes), with a combined 23% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of skimmed milk in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of skimmed milk production in 2019 were the U.S. (2.2M tonnes), New Zealand (1.9M tonnes) and Germany (982K tonnes), with a combined 36% share of global production. These countries were followed by France, Brazil, the Netherlands, Peru, Malaysia, Mexico, the UK, Belgium, Belarus and Australia, which together accounted for a further 33%.

What are the leading suppliers of skimmed milk to Croatia?

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In value terms, Poland ($7.6M) constituted the largest supplier of skimmed milk to Croatia, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($3.7M), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 11% share.

What are the leading importers of skimmed milk from Croatia?

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In value terms, the Netherlands ($745K) emerged as the key foreign market for skimmed milk exports from Croatia, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($319K), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a 16% share.

What is the average export price for skimmed milk in Croatia?

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The average skimmed milk export price stood at $3,243 per tonne in 2019, growing by 67% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for skimmed milk in Croatia?

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In 2019, the average skimmed milk import price amounted to $1,887 per tonne, falling by -7.6% against the previous year.