Pasta and couscous market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The pasta and couscous market in Croatia, measured in physical volume, experienced a period of fluctuation between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 40 659 t in 2018, consumption dipped the following year before entering a growth phase that peaked at 46 088 t in 2022. This upward trend was interrupted in 2023 and 2024, with the market contracting to 42 468 t by the end of the period.

In value terms, the market demonstrated a strong upward trajectory despite volume volatility. The market value rose from $56.2 million in 2018 to nearly $80 million in 2023, before settling at $75.7 million in 2024. This significant increase in market value, particularly from 2021 onward, coincided with a period of rising import values.

The overall consumption pattern shows the market expanded in the early 2020s before moderating. The peak volume in 2022 was followed by a stabilization in 2023 and a more pronounced decrease in 2024, bringing the market size closer to its 2020 level.

Production pasta and couscous in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's pasta and couscous production value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 27 508 thousand US dollars, marking a 1.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 9.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 30 436 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 8.7% drop. The largest increase was seen in 2018, with a modest 0.3% rise.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After two years of decline, Croatia's pasta and couscous production volume increased. In 2020, 18 121 tonnes were produced, up by 1.1% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 17 931 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 5.0%.

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

Exports pasta and couscous from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's pasta and couscous export volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Croatia exported 9 988 tonnes, which is 97.9% higher than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 333.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 63.1%.

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

The structure of Croatia's pasta and couscous exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 was diversified. Germany accounted for 16.9% of exports, Slovenia for 15.9%, and the Netherlands for 15.1%. Together, these three countries made up 47.9% of total flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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 pasta and couscous export value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 17 689 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp rise of 96.3% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 380.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 68.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Croatia's pasta and couscous exports in value terms were Germany, with 19.2% of exports, Slovenia with 18.1%, and the Netherlands with 16.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 53.6% 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 pasta and couscous to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Croatia's pasta and couscous import volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Croatia imported 33 769 tonnes, marking a significant gain of 25.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 40.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Slovenia, and Serbia were the principal suppliers of pasta and couscous to Croatia in kind. Italy accounted for 52.3% of imports, Slovenia for 19.2%, and Serbia for 9.8%. Together, these three countries made up 81.2% of total imports.

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 pasta and couscous import value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 42 257 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a sharp rise of 31.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 64.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Croatia's pasta and couscous imports in value terms were Italy, with 45.0% of imports, Slovenia with 17.0%, and Serbia with 11.2%. Together, these three countries accounted for 73.1% of total 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