Not in shell eggs and egg yolks market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not in shell eggs and egg yolks in Croatia contracted between 2018 and 2020, with physical volume declining from 1 476 tons to 1 335 tons and market value falling from 4.2 million USD to 3.6 million USD.

A recovery began in 2021, launching a period of sustained expansion. Market volume grew to 1 637 tons that year and continued rising to reach 2 163 tons by 2024. The growth in market value was even more pronounced, accelerating sharply from 2022 onward.

By 2024, the market's value had reached 9.1 million USD, more than double its 2020 level. This surge in value, which significantly outpaced volume growth, points to substantial changes in market prices or a shift in the product mix toward higher-value segments over the latter part of the period.

Production not in shell eggs and egg yolks in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following two consecutive years of growth, Croatia's production of not in shell eggs and egg yolks experienced a decline. In 2019, output reached its peak at 3,503 thousand US dollars, but by 2020 it had fallen to 3,054 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 12.8% decrease from the previous year. The most substantial increase occurred in 2019, when production rose by 6.5%.

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

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Top producers of not in shell eggs and egg yolks, 2017-2020

World map of production of not in shell eggs and egg yolks, 2017-2020

After two years of expansion, Croatia's production volume of not in shell eggs and egg yolks decreased. In 2019, output peaked at 1,045 tonnes, but in 2020 it dropped to 1,009 tonnes, reflecting a 3.4% decline from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 9.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.1%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 7.3%.

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

Exports not in shell eggs and egg yolks from Croatia

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The data shows irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile market environment. Croatia's exports of not in shell eggs and egg yolks reached their lowest point in 2018 at 89.3 tonnes, with a 26.8% decline that year. However, exports rebounded strongly in 2019, surging by 90.7%. By 2020, exports had climbed to 196.4 tonnes, representing a robust 15.4% increase compared to 2019. The difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2018 was 2.2 times.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Slovenia were the primary destinations for Croatia's exports of not in shell eggs and egg yolks. Serbia accounted for 55.0% of exports in volume, North Macedonia for 17.3%, and Slovenia for 11.5%. Together, these three countries represented 83.9% of total exports.

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

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Croatia's exports of not in shell eggs and egg yolks hit their lowest point in 2018 at 362 thousand US dollars, with a 19.9% decline that year. Exports then surged by 81.7% in 2019. By 2020, exports had reached 726 thousand US dollars, up 10.4% from the previous year. The value in 2020 was twice as high as the minimum recorded in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Slovenia remained the key markets for Croatia's exports of not in shell eggs and egg yolks in value terms. Serbia contributed 55.8% of export value, North Macedonia 21.2%, and Slovenia 15.8%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 92.8% of total export value.

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 in shell eggs and egg yolks to Croatia

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Croatia's imports of not in shell eggs and egg yolks declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, imports peaked at 590.8 tonnes, with a 2.8% increase that year. However, by 2020 imports had fallen to 522.8 tonnes, a 6.1% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 9%, with an average annual decline of 3.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Italy, and Poland were the central sources for Croatia's imports of not in shell eggs and egg yolks in volume. Together, these three markets accounted for 85.2% 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

After two years of decline, Croatia's imports of not in shell eggs and egg yolks increased in value. In 2019, imports reached their lowest point at 1,107 thousand US dollars, with a 10.3% decrease that year. However, by 2020 imports had risen to 1,257 thousand US dollars, marking a 13.6% increase compared to the previous year.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Italy, Poland, and Slovenia continued to be the main suppliers of not in shell eggs and egg yolks to Croatia in value terms. Italy accounted for 28.2% of import value, Poland for 26.2%, and Slovenia for 23.8%. Together, these three countries formed 78.2% of total imports.

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

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