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Equipment for hot drinks and food heating market in Croatia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for equipment for hot drinks and food heating in Croatia contracted from 15 455 thousand US dollars in 2018 to 12 419 thousand in 2020, a decline of nearly 20% over two years. A sustained recovery began in 2021, with the market expanding by 15% that year to 14 291 thousand dollars. Growth continued through 2024, reaching a value of 19 371 thousand dollars, representing an overall increase of more than 50% from the 2020 low.

Market value rose by 4.3% in 2024, supported by a significant increase in tourism which boosted demand for professional foodservice equipment, including machines for preparing hot drinks and cooking food. Concurrently, heightened consumer price sensitivity due to inflation and rising food costs influenced purchasing patterns within the sector.

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 value
    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, unit
  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, unit
  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, unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    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/unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    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/unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    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/unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    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/unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, unit
  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 equipment for hot drinks and food heating in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of equipment for hot drinks and food heating declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 1 811 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp 26.3% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 22.2%, with an average annual decline of 8.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 602 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 11.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.8%	(5.6%)	(26.3%)	(8.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Croatia's production volume of equipment for hot drinks and food heating dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 1 905 units were produced, reflecting a 20.1% year-over-year decline. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 30.4%, with an average annual reduction of 11.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.9%)	(7.5%)	(20.1%)	(11.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports equipment for hot drinks and food heating from Croatia

Exports in kind, unit

In 2020, Croatia's exports of equipment for hot drinks and food heating reached 439.0 units, showing a significant 17.1% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 8.2%, equating to an average annual decline of 2.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 374.9 units, while the highest was in 2018 at 508.3 units. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 26.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.3%	(26.3%)	17.1%	(2.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina (28.2% of exports in kind), Montenegro (14.5%), and Serbia (12.9%) were the top buyers of equipment for hot drinks and food heating from Croatia. Together, they accounted for 55.5% of total exports in kind.

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

After two years of growth, Croatia's exports of equipment for hot drinks and food heating declined. In 2020, exports totaled 1 543 thousand US dollars, a 9.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 3.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 697 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase of 8.2% occurred in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.2%	5.7%	(9.1%)	1.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina (27.4% of exports in value terms), Montenegro (15.2%), and Serbia (12.6%) consistently remained the main destinations for Croatia's exports. Together, they represented 55.2% of total export value.

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 equipment for hot drinks and food heating to Croatia

Imports in kind, unit

The import market showed an unstable trend during this period. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 0.0 units, while the highest was in 2018 at 85 692.7 units, reflecting a substantial gap. In 2020, imports amounted to 46 897.1 units. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 100.0%, and the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 21.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.9%	n/a	n/a	(12.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Croatia's imports of equipment for hot drinks and food heating declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 12 151 thousand US dollars, a 7.0% year-over-year decrease. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 14 459 thousand US dollars. The largest decline of 9.6% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase of 20.3% was in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.3%	(9.6%)	(7.0%)	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (55.6% of imports in value terms), Germany (21.0%), and Slovenia (8.9%) dominated Croatia's import structure. Together, they accounted for 85.4% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io