Fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the Croatian market for fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses saw its volume more than double, rising from 30 353 tonnes to 54 642 tonnes. The most rapid expansion occurred through 2021, when market size peaked at 62 362 tonnes, followed by a contraction over the next two years. In value terms, growth was uninterrupted, climbing from 83.9 million USD to 218.7 million USD, signalling consistent price increases that outpaced changes in physical volume.

The market's partial recovery in volume during 2024, reaching 54 642 tonnes, unfolded amid significant industry disruption. The first confirmed outbreak of African swine fever in the country introduced uncertainty and led to a recorded decrease in the number of classified pig carcasses. A dedicated support programme for the pig breeding sector was subsequently implemented, providing payments based on animal prices, weight classes, and slaughter revenue to help mitigate the disease's impact.

Production fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Croatia's production of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 126.4 million US dollars, marking a 0.8% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 56.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 16.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 79.0 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 2.3%. In contrast, the most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 58.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Croatia's production of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 47 828 tonnes, showing a moderate increase of 3.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production expanded by 69.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.2%.

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

Exports fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's exports of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses have grown for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 115 tonnes, reflecting a sharp increase of 29.4% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 17.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 836 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 11.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Slovenia was the dominant buyer of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses from Croatia, accounting for 72.8% of total exports by volume. Other countries shared the remaining portion.

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 exports of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 516 thousand US dollars, up by 14.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 6.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 059 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 12.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia dominated Croatia's export structure in value terms, accounting for 76.0% of total flows. Other destinations contributed relatively small shares.

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 pork carcasses and half-carcasses to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

The market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period, with a 3.5-fold variation between the peak in 2020 and the low in 2018. In 2020, Croatia imported approximately 10 187 tonnes of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses, representing a sharp gain of 112.5% compared to the previous year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 911 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 11.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Hungary, Germany, and France were the largest suppliers of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses to Croatia by volume. Hungary accounted for 32.2% of imports, Germany for 23.0%, and France for 11.1%, together forming 66.4% of total imports in kind.

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

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout this timeframe, with volumes reaching their maximum in 2020 and dropping to a minimum in 2018, a 2.7-fold shift. In 2020, Croatia's imports of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses amounted to 18 809 thousand US dollars, which is 55.4% higher compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 6 961 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 4.7%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 73.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Germany, and France consistently remained the main sources for Croatia's imports in value terms. Hungary accounted for 32.6% of imports, Germany for 27.3%, and France for 10.4%, together making up 70.3% of total flows.

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

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