Coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for coffee extracts and concentrates in Croatia began at 3 350 t in 2018. It increased to 3 604 t in 2019, a year marked by amendments to the Law on Special Tax on Coffee and Non-Alcoholic Beverages, which regulated the taxation of these products based on coffee net weight, influencing market prices and structure. In 2020, volume stabilized at 3 601 t as detailed rules for calculating this special tax were published, and a global trend toward using natural ingredients in coffee began shaping consumer preferences.

Market volume saw a significant rise to 3 990 t in 2021. A contraction followed in 2022, with volume falling to 3 544 t after the adoption of a new regulation defining the method and components for calculating the special tax, which precisely based the levy on the net mass of coffee contained in the finished product. The market then nearly stabilized in 2023 at 3 511 t.

A recovery occurred in 2024, with volume reaching 3 888 t. This growth was supported by global coffee trends, including rising interest in specialty and functional coffee blends that combine wellness with daily ritual, alongside ongoing legislative and tax regulation changes aligned with EU rules, which continued to shape the market environment.

Production coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. From the low in 2017 to the high in 2018, volumes varied by 36 times. In 2020, output of coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations in Croatia was valued at 11 901 K $ US, reflecting a slight contraction of 1.1% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 12 270 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 1.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 3,517.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Production reached its trough in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 14.9-fold gap between these years. In 2020, 1 338 t of coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations were produced in Croatia, remaining broadly stable year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 340 t. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 1,312.2%.

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

Exports coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations shipments from Croatia to abroad increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Croatia exported 1 725 t of coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations, marking a notable advance of 14.7% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 2.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 472 t, with the largest decline occurring in 2018 at 17.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia (39.9% of exports in kind), Slovenia (33.2% of exports in kind), and Bosnia and Herzegovina (19.8% of exports in kind) together accounted for 92.9% of total exports in kind, remaining the main destinations for coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations from Croatia.

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

After a two-year fall, Croatia's coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations export volume increased. In 2020, Croatia exported 14 121 K $ US of coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations, indicating a rise of 2.8% from a year earlier. Over the period 2017-2020, exports decreased by 11%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 13 736 K $ US, with the largest decline occurring in 2019 at 8.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Slovenia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina—together accounted for 93.5% of total exports in value terms of coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations from Croatia.

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

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

Imports coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Imported coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations volumes in Croatia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports came to 3 988 t, equivalent to an advance of 5.8% compared with 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 551 t, with the largest decline occurring in 2018 at 5.6% and the largest increase in 2019 at 6.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia (19.1% of imports in kind), the United Kingdom (14.5% of imports in kind), and Poland (14.2% of imports in kind) formed the largest group of suppliers of coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations to Croatia, but their combined contribution was limited to 47.8% of total imports in kind, reflecting a diversified country structure.

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

After a two-year decline, Croatia's coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations imports increased. In 2020, imports totalled 28 816 K $ US, which is 4.8% higher than the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 8.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 27 486 K $ US, with the largest decline occurring in 2018 at 7.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, there was no single dominant market for coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations: Germany (17.4% of imports in value terms), Poland (17.0% of imports in value terms), and the United Kingdom (12.2% of imports in value terms) together took only 46.6% of total imports in value terms, while many smaller partners each accounted for modest individual shares.

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

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