Dextrins and other modified starches market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dextrins and other modified starches in Croatia showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2024. After surging to 4 834 tons in 2019, it contracted to 4 090 tons in 2020 and then gradually recovered to 4 341 tons by 2022. A subsequent decline brought volume down to 3 921 tons in 2023, with a modest rebound to 4 062 tons in the final year.

Domestic production remained relatively stable, ranging between 1 828 and 2 064 tons, with the lowest output in 2022. Imports, however, varied sharply, peaking at 3 554 tons in 2019 and directly influencing total market availability. Export volumes also fluctuated, from 704 tons in 2019 to just 269 tons in 2024, affecting net supply.

In value terms, the market expanded from 12.4 million USD in 2018 to 14.5 million USD in 2024, indicating rising prices or a shift toward higher-value products. The peak market value of 15.1 million USD occurred in 2023, coinciding with elevated import and export values despite lower volume.

Production dextrins and other modified starches in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Croatia's output of dextrins and other modified starches was valued at 9 554 thousand US dollars, marking an 8.1% increase compared to 2019. Production grew by 11.7% over the period from 2017 to 2020, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 3.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 9 627 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 8.2% drop. The most significant increase was observed in 2018, reaching 12.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Croatia produced 2 064 tonnes of dextrins and other modified starches, representing a 4.0% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 8.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 2.3%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 6.8%.

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

Exports dextrins and other modified starches from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Croatia exported 487 tonnes of dextrins and other modified starches, experiencing a sharp year-over-year decline of 30.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 704 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 102.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, and Serbia were the main destinations for Croatia's exports of dextrins and other modified starches in kind. Together, they absorbed 89.5% of total exports, with Bosnia and Herzegovina accounting for 62.2%, Slovenia for 17.0%, and Serbia for 10.2%.

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 increase, exports of dextrins and other modified starches from Croatia declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 542 thousand US dollars, which is 28.8% less compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 68.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 761 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 59.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, and Serbia—together absorbed 91.6% of Croatia's total exports of dextrins and other modified starches in value terms.

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

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

Imports dextrins and other modified starches to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, imports of dextrins and other modified starches into Croatia declined. In 2020, imports totaled 2 513 tonnes, marking a 29.3% year-over-year reduction. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 24.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 554 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred that year at 58.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Serbia, and the Netherlands were the main suppliers of dextrins and other modified starches to Croatia in kind. Together, they comprised 68.2% of total imports, with Germany accounting for 31.8%, Serbia for 21.3%, and the Netherlands for 15.1%.

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 rise, imports of dextrins and other modified starches into Croatia declined. In 2020, imports were recorded at 3 300 thousand US dollars, constituting a solid decrease of 16.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 15.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 949 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred that year at 21.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy were the main markets for Croatia's imports of dextrins and other modified starches in value terms. Together, they accounted for 65.6% of total flows, with Germany at 35.8%, the Netherlands at 15.1%, and Italy at 14.7%.

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

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