Milk powder with fat content of >1.5% market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the Croatian market for milk powder with fat content over 1.5% expanded in value terms, rising from 3.7 million USD to 6.8 million USD. In physical volume, the market peaked at 1 849 tons in 2021 before moderating to 1 593 tons in 2024.

Market volume dipped slightly in 2020, coinciding with reported changes in consumer preferences that included a decline in processed milk consumption. The subsequent rebound in 2021 brought the market to its highest volume, though a broader consumer shift towards plant-based and healthier dairy alternatives persisted. This trend likely contributed to the volume contraction seen in 2022 and 2024.

The market's value trajectory was further influenced by price movements, notably a significant rise in export milk prices in 2023. This increase in export prices affected the overall market dynamics, contributing to the divergence between volume and value trends in the latter part of the period.

Production milk powder with fat content of >1.5% in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of milk powder with fat content over 1.5% has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 410.1 thousand US dollars, representing a controlled decline of 4.9% compared to 2019. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 457.7 thousand US dollars, which marked an 11.4% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 5.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Top producers of milk powder with fat content of >1.5%, 2017-2020

World map of production of milk powder with fat content of >1.5%, 2017-2020

Croatia's production of milk powder with fat content over 1.5% has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 84,000 kilograms, reflecting a limited year-over-year decline of 4.5%. Production peaked in 2018 at 92,000 kilograms, which represented a 10.8% increase from the previous year.

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

Exports milk powder with fat content of >1.5% from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 27 metric tons, showing a dramatic 76.5% decline compared to 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 116 metric tons, creating a 4.3-fold gap between the peak and trough years. The largest increase occurred in 2018, when exports grew by 18.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Germany formed the key group of partners for Croatia's milk powder exports. The Netherlands accounted for 49.8% of export volume, Slovenia for 22.2%, and Germany for 14.7%. Together, these three countries represented 86.8% of Croatia's total milk powder exports during this period.

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

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Export value dropped to its minimum in 2020 at 114 thousand US dollars, representing a contraction of 88.2% from the previous year. The maximum export value was recorded in 2018 at 1,064 thousand US dollars, marking a 51.3% increase from 2017. This created a 9.4-fold difference between the peak and trough years.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands and Germany dominated Croatia's milk powder exports in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 69.2% of total export value, while Germany represented 14.0%. Together, these two partners comprised 83.2% of Croatia's total milk powder export value during this period, with other countries accounting for the remainder.

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

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

Imports milk powder with fat content of >1.5% to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Croatia's imports of milk powder with fat content over 1.5% declined in 2020. The country imported 1,528 metric tons that year, indicating a modest decrease of 9.1% compared to 2019. Imports peaked in 2019 at 1,682 metric tons, which represented a 29.2% increase from the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 24.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Czechia, and Germany led Croatia's milk powder imports by volume. Poland accounted for 45.7% of import volume, Czechia for 18.5%, and Germany for 17.6%. Together, these three countries represented 81.8% of Croatia's total milk powder imports during this period.

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

Following two years of advance, Croatia's imports of milk powder with fat content over 1.5% declined in 2020. Import value was recorded at 5,177 thousand US dollars that year, marking a 9.6% year-over-year decrease. The maximum import value occurred in 2019 at 5,726 thousand US dollars, which represented a 34.4% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 22.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Germany, and Czechia accounted for the largest share of Croatia's milk powder imports by value. Poland represented 42.0% of import value, Germany 21.7%, and Czechia 18.1%. Together, these three countries comprised 81.7% of Croatia's total milk powder import value during this period.

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

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