Milk with fat content of >1% and ≤6% market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for milk in Croatia initially grew to 425 thousand tons in 2019, then fell to 400 thousand tons in 2020. This decline coincided with the impact of economic factors on dairy consumption, likely related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected overall demand.

Recovery began after 2020, with the market reaching 424 thousand tons in 2022. This growth was supported by the increasing popularity of discount stores, which improved product affordability and accessibility for consumers. In 2023, the market volume stabilized at 423 thousand tons amid a sharp rise in export milk prices, which may have influenced domestic supply dynamics.

In 2024, the market volume decreased to 409 thousand tons, partly due to heightened consumer price sensitivity driven by inflation. Throughout the period, a shift in consumer preferences towards lactose-free and protein-enriched milk products continued to shape the market's structure.

Production milk with fat content of >1% and ≤6% in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Croatia's output of milk with a fat content between 1% and 6% was valued at 168.3 million US dollars, showing minimal change from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 175.4 million US dollars, which represented a 5.1% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 4.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Croatia produced 240.9 thousand tonnes of milk with a fat content between 1% and 6%, marking a 0.9% decrease from the year before. The lowest production was in 2018 at 239.9 thousand tonnes, which saw a 0.9% decline. The highest production was in 2019 at 243.0 thousand tonnes, reflecting a 1.3% increase.

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

Exports milk with fat content of >1% and ≤6% from Croatia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Croatia's exports of milk with a fat content between 1% and 6% totaled 24.5 thousand tonnes, up 14.0% from 2019. The largest decline was in 2019 at 1.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 15.9%. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 30.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 9.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary buyers of Croatia's milk with a fat content between 1% and 6% were Bosnia and Herzegovina, accounting for 29.7% of exports in kind, Serbia with 26.3%, and Italy with 17.4%. Together, these three countries made up 73.3% of total exports in kind.

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 milk with a fat content between 1% and 6% increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 13,682 thousand US dollars, a robust rise of 10.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 37.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three main markets for Croatia's milk exports in value terms were Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Italy, which together absorbed 67.4% of total exports.

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 with fat content of >1% and ≤6% to Croatia

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Croatia's imports of milk with a fat content between 1% and 6% declined in 2020, amounting to 183.3 thousand tonnes, a limited decrease of 10.0% from 2019. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 203.6 thousand tonnes, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 2.9%. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 6.5%, averaging an annual decline of 2.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Hungary, and Slovakia were the main sources of Croatia's milk imports in kind, representing 40.9%, 29.0%, and 13.7% of imports, respectively. Together, they accounted for 83.6% of total import flows.

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 imports of milk with a fat content between 1% and 6% declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, totaling approximately 76,078 thousand US dollars, a solid drop of 12.6% year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 87,136 thousand US dollars, which saw a 4.4% increase. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 8.8%, with an average annual decline of 3.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Hungary, and Slovakia consistently led Croatia's import structure in value terms, accounting for 40.9%, 27.1%, and 13.1% of imports, respectively. Together, they made up 81.1% of total import flows.

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

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