Non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in Croatia experienced notable fluctuations from 2018 to 2024. Initial consumption fell from 8 197 t in 2018 to 6 931 t in 2020, a decline that coincided with a growing consumer focus on healthier eating and reduced processed meat intake, bolstered by advocacy from organizations like Animal Friends Croatia promoting veganism.

Subsequent movements reflected these evolving preferences. In 2022, heightened consumer awareness of environmental sustainability and a shift toward plant-based alternatives contributed to a lower market volume of 7 848 t. However, in 2023, an outbreak of African swine fever disrupted trade, sharply reducing exports and thereby increasing the domestic market volume to 8 771 t, even as local production plummeted due to a 9.7% decline in the pig herd.

By 2024, the market volume decreased to 7 954 t. The ongoing effects of African swine fever, coupled with structural issues of low productivity and competitiveness in Croatian livestock farming, which increased reliance on imports, influenced this trend as import volumes contracted.

Production non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Croatia's production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat was valued at 193.8 thousand US dollars, marking a 14.0% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 46%, which translates to an annualized decline of 18.6%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with a 38.9% reduction, while the largest increase was seen in 2019 at 2.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2017-2020

In 2020, Croatia produced 200.0 tonnes of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, reflecting a moderate 7.8% decline compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 32.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -12.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 183.0 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 38.6%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 18.6%.

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

Exports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Croatia's exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat declined. In 2020, export volume stood at 778 tonnes, representing a 32.9% year-over-year decrease. The peak was reached in 2019 with 1 159 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 44.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia, Slovenia, and the Netherlands were the primary markets for Croatia's exports in kind, accounting for 61.2%, 16.4%, and 5.3% of total exports, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 82.9% of all export flows.

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

After a two-year upward trend, Croatia's exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in value terms declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 545 thousand US dollars, showing a significant 16.5% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 11.2%, with a CAGR of 3.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 652 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 17.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina were the top three markets for Croatia's exports in value terms, collectively accounting for 76.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Croatia's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in kind declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume decreased by 14.6% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 19.6%, equating to an annualized rate of -7.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands were the leading sources for Croatia's imports in kind of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, contributing 51.8%, 13.7%, and 8.7% of total imports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 74.2% of all 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

In 2020, Croatia imported approximately 8 572 thousand US dollars worth of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, down 21.8% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 5.8%, with a CAGR of 1.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 7 102 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2019 at 10 957 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 54.3%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, Austria, and Spain formed the core group of markets for Croatia's imports in value terms, accounting for 47.5%, 14.5%, and 9.7% of total imports, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 71.7% of all 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