Fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders and cuts market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the market for fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders and cuts in Croatia underwent significant shifts. In 2019, market size plummeted to 31 637 thous. USD from 71 814 thous. USD the previous year, accompanied by a more than 60% fall in domestic production. Over the next three years, the market stabilized around 27 500–27 600 thous. USD, with only minor annual fluctuations.

The market rebounded sharply from 2023, driven by an African swine fever outbreak that reduced the national swine herd and led to the closure of major farms, including the largest, Belja. This shortage of domestic supply triggered a surge in imports, which jumped from 8 914 thous. USD in 2022 to 17 564 thous. USD in 2023, while pushing up prices and expanding the total market size to 38 834 thous. USD. In 2024, imports reached a record 19 927 thous. USD, and the market grew further to 42 102 thous. USD as the persistent disease threat and strong demand continued to support higher price levels and reliance on foreign pork.

Production fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders and cuts in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 18 273 thousand US dollars, representing an 8.9% year-over-year decrease. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 52.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -22.2%. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 58 715 thousand US dollars. The most significant drop was in 2019, at 65.8%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 51.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Market behavior showed considerable volatility during this period. Import levels varied dramatically, with a fivefold difference between the high in 2018 and the low in 2020. In 2020, Croatia produced 4 690 tonnes of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts, down 26.3% from 2019. The maximum volume was in 2018 at 23 261 tonnes. The steepest decline occurred in 2019, at 72.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 84.8%.

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

Exports fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders and cuts from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's exports of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 329 tonnes, up 20.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -1.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 251 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 27.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia dominated Croatia's exports in kind, accounting for 84.6% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller destinations.

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

Croatia's export value of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 967 thousand US dollars, a 49.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports grew by 35.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.6%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 535 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 25.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Slovenia was the primary buyer of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts from Croatia, taking 80.6% of total exports in value terms. The remainder was shared among a diverse group of other countries.

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

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

Imports fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders and cuts to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Croatia's imports of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 4 566 tonnes, showing a slight drop of 1.3% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 33.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Denmark, and France were the main sources for Croatia's imports in kind, together accounting for 72.4% of total imports. Hungary led with 47.3%, followed by Denmark at 13.6%, and France at 11.5%.

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

Croatia's import value of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts has fallen for the third year in a row. In 2020, import volume totaled 10 249 thousand US dollars, down 16.1% from a year earlier. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 29.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -11.1%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Hungary, Denmark, and Austria remained the key sources for Croatia's imports in value terms, together taking 71.5% of total flows. Hungary accounted for 50.9%, Denmark for 11.0%, and Austria for 9.7%.

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

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