Roasted decaffeinated coffee market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market volume for roasted decaffeinated coffee in Croatia remained stable with a slight increase, operating under a specific tax law introduced in 2013 that regulated the taxation of coffee products. The market was significantly influenced by Franck d.d., the state-owned leading coffee producer with a long tradition. In 2020, the market volume halved due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which altered consumption habits, shifting demand towards home preparation and delivery services, utilized by local roasters like Elisscafe and Cogito Coffea.

Post-pandemic recovery began in 2021, supported by major players Franck and Atlantic Group developing new retail channels and innovative sales models, including their own coffee shop chains. Starting in 2022, demand surged for decaffeinated coffee driven by new decaffeination techniques that remove up to 99.9% of caffeine, expanding the consumer base and increasing market offerings. Companies like Arabesca introduced decaffeinated products and automated production processes, enhancing traceability and efficiency.

Market growth accelerated in 2023-2024, with volume reaching 88 711 kg in 2024, fueled by sustained consumer interest in specialty and decaffeinated coffee varieties. This trend was reinforced by continuous innovations from key players, such as Arabesca's investments in automation and sustainable energy. However, global factors like raw coffee bean shortages, climate change impacts, and record prices for arabica and robusta created cost pressures, affecting the market's value dimension while volume expanded.

Production roasted decaffeinated coffee in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's roasted decaffeinated coffee production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 549 thousand US dollars, a 51.2% drop from 2019. Production fell by 50.4% between 2017 and 2020, averaging an annual decrease of 20.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1,130 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 2.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Following two years of growth, Croatia's roasted decaffeinated coffee production decreased. In 2020, 29,000 kilograms were produced, down 60.3% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 45.3%, with an average annual decline of 18.2%. The peak was in 2019 at 73,000 kilograms, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 35.8%.

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

Exports roasted decaffeinated coffee from Croatia

Exports in kind, kg

The market showed an unstable trend over this period. Exports varied significantly, with a low in 2019 and a high in 2018, differing by 5.5 times. In 2020, exports totaled 17,265 kilograms, a 67.0% increase year-over-year. The minimum was recorded in 2019 at 10,341 kilograms, and the maximum in 2018 at 56,428 kilograms. The largest decline was in 2019 at 81.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 117.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Italy dominated the export market in kind, accounting for 71.1% of total flows, with other partners holding much smaller shares.

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

The market exhibited volatility throughout the timeframe. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2018, with a 3.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports from Croatia amounted to 230.7 thousand US dollars, a significant 61.9% rise compared to the previous year. The minimum value was in 2019 at 142.5 thousand US dollars, and the maximum in 2018 at 443.2 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 67.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 79.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Slovenia, and the Netherlands were the main export markets in value terms, with shares of 55.1%, 20.7%, and 13.0% respectively, together making up 88.8% 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 roasted decaffeinated coffee to Croatia

Imports in kind, kg

The market was volatile during these years. Imports hit their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2018, with a 2.5-fold difference. In 2020, import volume was 35,475 kilograms, up 12.1% from the previous year. The minimum was recorded in 2019 at 31,656 kilograms, and the maximum in 2018 at 77,814 kilograms. The largest decline was in 2019 at 59.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 96.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Slovenia were the leading sources for imports in kind, together accounting for 84.0% of total flows, with the rest distributed among 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

The market displayed volatility over the observed period. Import volumes fell to a trough in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 1.8-fold difference. In 2020, imports reached 534.6 thousand US dollars, down 10.3% from 2019. The maximum value was in 2018 at 878.6 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019 at 32.2%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 77.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Slovenia, and Austria were the main sources for imports in value terms, with shares of 55.7%, 19.2%, and 8.7% respectively, together comprising 83.6% 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