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Rendered lard and other pig fat market in Croatia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for rendered lard and pig fat in Croatia contracted from 1 886 t to 1 622 t. This decline was primarily driven by a sustained shift in consumer preferences away from animal fats, which reduced overall domestic demand.

A recovery began in 2021, lifting the market to 1 851 t, and growth accelerated in 2022 to reach 1 994 t. A key driver in 2022 was a 1.5% drop in average import prices, a result of changing global price and logistics conditions, which made imported lard more affordable and contributed to a significant increase in import volumes.

The market stabilized at 1 976 t in 2023 before surging to 2 344 t in 2024, marking the highest volume recorded in the period from 2018 to 2024.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Croatia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production rendered lard and pig fat in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of rendered lard and other pig fat declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 2 257 thousand US dollars, which is 1.7% lower than in 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 698 thousand US dollars, marking an 8.1% increase from the previous year. However, the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 14.9%. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 9.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.1%	(14.9%)	(1.7%)	(3.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Croatia's production of rendered lard and other pig fat declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was 2 013 tonnes, down by 10.7% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 24.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 8.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.4%)	(11.3%)	(10.7%)	(8.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports rendered lard and pig fat from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's exports of rendered lard and other pig fat declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 402.2 tonnes, down by 16.4% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 46.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -18.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.5%)	(29.3%)	(16.4%)	(18.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia consistently accounted for 88.9% of Croatia's total exports in kind, indicating a high concentration on this market. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Croatia's exports of rendered lard and other pig fat increased in 2020. Exports reached 311.6 thousand US dollars, marking a gain of 5.6% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 295.1 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 26.2%. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 35.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.8%)	(26.2%)	5.6%	(13.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia was the dominant market for Croatia's exports in value terms, accounting for 78.4% of total flows. Other countries together made up the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports rendered lard and pig fat to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Croatia's imports of rendered lard and other pig fat increased in 2020. Imports amounted to 11.3 tonnes, reflecting a significant increase of 14.5% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 9.9 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 59.0%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 57.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -24.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.9%)	(59.0%)	14.5%	(24.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Slovenia clearly dominated Croatia's partner structure for imports in kind, while other countries together formed the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Croatia's imports of rendered lard and other pig fat increased in 2020. Imports reached 15.3 thousand US dollars, reflecting a solid increase of 17.6% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 13.0 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 53.0%. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 45.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 18.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.0%)	(53.0%)	17.6%	(18.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Slovenia together accounted for 90.4% of Croatia's total imports in value terms, with Italy at 66.1% and Slovenia at 24.3%. Other partners made up the remaining volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io