Not grated and not powdered processed cheese market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The Croatian market for not grated and not powdered processed cheese demonstrated strong growth from 2018 to 2024. In physical terms, market volume increased from 2 194 t to 3 386 t, a rise of over 50%. The market value expanded even more significantly, from 11 582 thousand US dollars to 21 996 thousand US dollars, representing a near doubling of the market's worth over the seven-year period.

Market growth was particularly pronounced in 2020, with physical volume surging by 19% and value by 29% compared to the previous year. This was followed by sustained increases in both 2021 and 2022. A modest contraction of 3% in physical volume occurred in 2023, while the market's monetary value continued its upward trajectory, suggesting underlying shifts in pricing or product composition.

The rising market size was underpinned by increases in both domestic output and foreign supply. Local production grew from 2 099 t to 2 826 t, while imports rose from 1 561 t to 2 490 t. Although exports also increased during the period, the net result was a substantial expansion of the domestic market.

Production not grated and not powdered processed cheese in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Croatia's production of not grated and not powdered processed cheese was valued at 16 911 thousand US dollars, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 36.5%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 36.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 1.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Croatia's production of not grated and not powdered processed cheese increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 2 825 tonnes, showing a gain of 31.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 31.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 2 099 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 2.1%.

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

Exports not grated and not powdered processed cheese from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia exported 1 687 tonnes of not grated and not powdered processed cheese, representing a strong increase of 15.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 41.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 23.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia remained the main buyers of not grated and not powdered processed cheese from Croatia. Slovenia accounted for 32.5% of exports in kind, Bosnia and Herzegovina for 25.3%, and Serbia for 14.7%, jointly forming 72.5% 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

In 2020, Croatia's exports of not grated and not powdered processed cheese totalled 7 641 thousand US dollars, up by 16.2% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 35.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 5.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 24.0%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia formed the key group of partners for Croatia's exports in value terms. Slovenia represented 33.6% of exports in value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina 29.2%, and Serbia 12.7%, jointly accounting for 75.6% of total 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 not grated and not powdered processed cheese to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, Croatia's volume of not grated and not powdered processed cheese imports declined. In 2020, the country imported 1 666 tonnes, reflecting negligible variation compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 37.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.3%. The highest import level was recorded in 2019 at 1 668 tonnes, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 29.2%.

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

Over 2017 to 2020, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia were the primary suppliers of not grated and not powdered processed cheese to Croatia. Germany accounted for 68.7% of imports in kind, Austria for 11.1%, and Slovenia for 7.8%, jointly representing 87.6% of total imports in kind.

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 not grated and not powdered processed cheese increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 6 446 thousand US dollars' worth, reflecting a gain of 1.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 41.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia consistently remained the main sources for Croatia's imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 66.1% of imports in value terms, Austria for 12.1%, and Slovenia for 9.3%, together representing 87.5% 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