Mixtures of fruit juices or vegetable juices market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for unfermented mixtures of fruit and vegetable juices in Croatia contracted from 18 841 thousand liters in 2018 to 13 408 thousand liters in 2020, stabilizing near 13 419 thousand liters in 2021.

A sharp rebound began in 2022, with the market expanding to 19 937 thousand liters. This turnaround was driven by rising consumer demand for organic and sugar-free options, influenced by growing health awareness and stringent European food safety and organic certification rules. The expansion of online retail channels also improved market access, while global industry activity, such as PepsiCo's acquisition of Brazilian juice company Amacoco, signaled market consolidation.

Growth continued through 2023 and 2024, with the market reaching 24 495 thousand liters and then 27 686 thousand liters, reflecting a sustained increase in consumption.

Production mixtures of fruit juices or vegetable juices in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of fruit and vegetable juice mixtures declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 9 712 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 16.3% decrease compared to 2019. Production fell by 3.3% between 2017 and 2020, averaging an annual decline of 1.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 13 199 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 31.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Croatia's production volume of fruit and vegetable juice mixtures fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, 11 929 thousand liters were produced, down 18.8% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 33.6%, averaging an annual decrease of 12.8%.

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

Exports mixtures of fruit juices or vegetable juices from Croatia

Exports in kind, K l

After two years of growth, Croatia's export volume of fruit and vegetable juice mixtures declined. In 2020, exports totaled 284 thousand liters, a 13.1% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 33.8%, averaging an annual growth rate of 10.2%. The peak was in 2019 with 327 thousand liters, which also saw the largest increase of 35.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Germany together accounted for 80.7% of Croatia's total exports of fruit and vegetable juice mixtures in volume, with the remaining share distributed among smaller markets.

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

Following a two-year rise, Croatia's exports of fruit and vegetable juice mixtures in value terms declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 464 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp 20.5% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 4.3%, averaging an annual decline of 1.5%. The highest value was in 2019 at 583 thousand US dollars, which also recorded the largest increase of 16.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina dominated Croatia's exports in value terms, accounting for 75.5% of total flows, while other markets made up a fragmented 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 mixtures of fruit juices or vegetable juices to Croatia

Imports in kind, K l

Croatia's import volume of fruit and vegetable juice mixtures increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1 763 thousand liters, reflecting a solid 13.6% rise compared to the prior year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports grew by 27.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands were the largest sources of imports in volume for Croatia, accounting for 25.6%, 19.7%, and 17.9% respectively, together comprising 63.2% of total 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

In 2020, Croatia's imports of fruit and vegetable juice mixtures in value terms reached 3 580 thousand US dollars, a 2.1% increase year-over-year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports rose by 15.2%, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.8%. The highest value was in 2018 at 3 877 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 24.8%, while 2019 recorded the largest decline of 9.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria, the Netherlands, and Germany were the top contributors to Croatia's imports in value terms, with shares of 48.0%, 15.8%, and 12.3% respectively, jointly accounting for 76.1% 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