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Brewing or distilling dregs and waste market in Croatia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for brewing and distilling dregs and waste in Croatia saw significant growth in 2019, with volume reaching 43.8 thousand tonnes, a 36% increase from 2018. This period coincided with the emergence of a craft beer scene, as small independent breweries began operating and expanding beer production, potentially increasing the generation of processing waste.

Market volume then fell over the next two years, dropping to 29.1 thousand tonnes in 2021. This decline aligned with the launch of a national pilot project 'Reduce food waste, cook for your guests,' which aimed to cut food waste across the hospitality and food industries, including brewing and distilling. Enhanced focus on water conservation and bio-composting in the food sector also likely contributed to reduced waste generation.

From 2022 onward, the market recovered strongly, growing to 52.3 thousand tonnes by 2024. During this phase, the food and beverage industry invested in green processing technologies and waste-management systems to lower waste and CO2 emissions, influencing how brewing and distilling residues are handled while overall market volume continued to rise.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Croatia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production brewing or distilling dregs and waste in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of brewing or distilling dregs and waste has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 572.4 thousand US dollars, marking a measured decrease of 9.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 14.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.4%)	(3.0%)	(9.7%)	(5.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Production of brewing or distilling dregs and waste in Croatia has decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Croatia produced 21 306 tonnes, representing a solid decline of 14.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production dropped by 29%, equating to an annualized rate of -10.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.2%)	(1.7%)	(14.7%)	(10.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports brewing or distilling dregs and waste from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia exported 192 tonnes of brewing or distilling dregs and waste in 2018, corresponding to a sharp increase of 693.4% compared to 2017.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	693.4%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia's exports of brewing or distilling dregs and waste in kind were almost entirely directed to Slovenia, which accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Croatia exported 52 thousand US dollars worth of brewing or distilling dregs and waste in 2018, which is 1 047.5% more than in 2017.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 047.5%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Slovenia dominated the partner structure of exports in value terms, consistently accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports brewing or distilling dregs and waste to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 6 951 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 18 810 tonnes, resulting in a 2.7-fold variation. In 2020, Croatia imported 17 086 tonnes, representing a controlled decline of 9.2% from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 170.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.6%)	170.6%	(9.2%)	34.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary was the almost exclusive supplier of brewing or distilling dregs and waste to Croatia, accounting for 92.4% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest import value was recorded in 2017, while the highest stood at 3 827 thousand US dollars in 2019, showing a peak-to-trough ratio of 3.1 times. In 2020, import volumes of brewing or distilling dregs and waste in Croatia amounted to 3 632 thousand US dollars, constituting a decline of 5.1% compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 147.5%.

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