Not filled chocolate bars market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for not filled chocolate bars in Croatia experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. After growing to 10 811 t in 2019, consumption declined over the next two years, falling to a low of 9 304 t in 2022. A partial recovery followed in 2023, with volume reaching 9 874 t, but a sharp contraction occurred in 2024, bringing the market size down to 8 381 t.

In monetary terms, the market told a different story, especially toward the end of the period. While volume fell by 15% in 2024, the market's value soared by 45% to 70.3 million US dollars. This divergence points to a substantial increase in average prices or a shift in consumer preference toward higher-value chocolate products within the category.

Domestic production trended downward from its 2019 peak of 12 062 t to 8 246 t in 2024, even as import volumes generally remained strong. Concurrently, export volumes were consistently high throughout the period, which contributed to the net supply available for domestic consumption.

Production not filled chocolate bars in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of growth, production of unfilled chocolate bars in Croatia experienced a decline. In 2019, output reached its peak at 60 900 thousand US dollars, but by 2020, it had fallen to 57 521 thousand US dollars, representing a 5.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production overall increased by 3.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.2%. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 9.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following two years of expansion, the production volume of unfilled chocolate bars in Croatia saw a downturn. In 2019, production peaked at 12 062 tonnes, but in 2020, it dropped to 11 305 tonnes, marking a 6.3% decline compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 4.2%, averaging an annual increase of 1.4%. The largest year-on-year growth was recorded in 2018, with an 8.4% rise.

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

Exports not filled chocolate bars from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Exports of unfilled chocolate bars from Croatia have been on an upward trend for three consecutive years. In 2020, Croatia exported 14 001 tonnes, which represents a 2.0% increase compared to 2019. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 27.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Slovenia were the primary destinations for Croatia's unfilled chocolate bar exports in terms of volume. Bosnia and Herzegovina accounted for 23.1% of exports, Serbia for 23.0%, and Slovenia for 19.8%. Together, these three countries made up 65.8% of Croatia's total export volume for this product.

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 unfilled chocolate bars in value terms have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 73 582 thousand US dollars, showing a 1.2% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, the total value of exports rose by 34.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Slovenia were the leading markets for Croatia's unfilled chocolate bar exports by value. Serbia contributed 22.5% of the export value, Bosnia and Herzegovina 22.2%, and Slovenia 21.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented 66.4% of Croatia's total export value for this product.

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

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

Imports not filled chocolate bars to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of unfilled chocolate bars into Croatia have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 13 020 tonnes, up by 4.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 23.7%, averaging an annual increase of 7.4%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 10 467 tonnes, which saw a slight decline of 0.5% from the previous year. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest surge, with imports jumping by 19.2%.

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

During the years 2017 to 2020, Germany and Austria were the dominant suppliers of unfilled chocolate bars to Croatia in terms of volume. Together, they accounted for 83.4% of Croatia's total imports, while the remaining share was distributed among various other countries.

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 unfilled chocolate bars in value terms have risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 56 367 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 9.0% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 18.7%, with an average annual rate of 5.9%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 44 833 thousand US dollars, which saw a 5.6% decrease from the previous year. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, with a 15.3% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Austria were the key sources for Croatia's imports of unfilled chocolate bars by value. These two countries jointly represented 82.3% of the total import value, with other suppliers holding smaller shares in comparison.

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

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