Animal guts, bladders and stomachs market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

Market volume for animal guts, bladders and stomachs in Croatia grew from 1 697 t in 2018 to 1 979 t in 2019. This expansion occurred under established regulatory frameworks for animal by-products, which emphasized quality control and food safety for animal feed, providing a stable operating environment for the sector.

The market stabilized in 2020 at 1 937 t, affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic which disrupted supply chains. Subsequent years saw volatility, with volume reaching 2 179 t in 2021 before declining to 1 842 t in 2023. This drop was driven by global factors including rising feed and energy prices, along with geopolitical events that reduced livestock production potential and raw material availability.

A sharp recovery occurred in 2024, with market volume jumping to 2 451 t. This surge was supported by new import regulations for processed stomachs, bladders and guts for human consumption that took effect in January 2024, facilitating market access. Additionally, an increase in livestock and poultry numbers in 2024 improved the supply of raw materials for production.

Production animal guts, bladders and stomachs in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 10 290 thousand US dollars, marking a 5.9% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 20.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 6.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Croatia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Croatia's production volume of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 1 575 tonnes, representing a significant year-over-year advance of 21.6%. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 37.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 11.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports animal guts, bladders and stomachs from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia exported 769 tonnes of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs, which corresponds to a robust decrease of 15.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 30.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -11.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 22.9%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 6.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Croatia's exports of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs in kind were Italy, accounting for 33.2% of exports, Germany with 18.5%, and Slovenia at 12.4%. Together, these three countries represented 64.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Croatia's foreign supplies of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs amounted to 5 806 thousand US dollars, reflecting a decrease of 18.3% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 8.5%, equating to an annualized rate of -2.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 7 103 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 15.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the primary destinations for Croatia's exports of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs in value terms were Italy, with 36.6% of exports, Germany at 25.7%, and Slovenia at 14.6%. Combined, these three markets accounted for 76.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2017-2020

Imports animal guts, bladders and stomachs to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia imported approximately 1 131 tonnes of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs, which is 29.1% lower year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 18.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -6.5%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 594 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 15.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Croatia's imports of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs in kind were Germany, accounting for 38.0% of imports, Italy with 17.2%, and Slovenia at 9.0%. Together, these three countries made up 64.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Croatia's imports of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs reached 9 109 thousand US dollars, which is 19.5% lower relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 10.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 11 308 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 10.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations in the geographical breakdown of Croatia's imports of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs in value terms were Germany, accounting for 29.7% of imports, Italy at 12.6%, and China also at 12.6%. Together, these three countries represented 54.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2017-2020