Rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for rusks and toasted bread in Croatia saw significant expansion from 2018 to 2023, with consumption volume rising from 4 541 tons to a peak of 6 680 tons. This growth was interrupted only by a minor dip in 2019, followed by a strong surge in 2020 and 2021 where the market added over 1 900 tons.

Growth moderated in 2022, with volume nearly flat at 6 278 tons, before accelerating again in 2023. In value terms, the market increased from 9.98 million US dollars to 14.54 million over the same period, indicating rising prices alongside higher volumes. The period concluded with a market contraction in 2024, as volume fell to 6 515 tons and value dipped to 14.22 million US dollars.

Production rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, Croatia's production of rusks, toasted bread, and similar toasted products declined. In 2020, the output was valued at 89.3 thousand US dollars, marking a 30.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 6.1%, with an average annual decline of 2.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 129.0 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 18.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Following a two-year uptick, Croatia's production of rusks, toasted bread, and similar toasted products declined. In 2020, 33,000 kilograms were produced, representing a sharp decrease of 44.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production dropped by 8.3%, equating to an average annual decline of 2.9%. The highest output was recorded in 2019 at 59,000 kilograms, which also experienced the largest increase of 31.1%.

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

Exports rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 10 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 64 tonnes, resulting in a 6.6-fold increase between these years. In 2020, Croatia exported 64 tonnes of rusks, toasted bread, and similar toasted products, marking a sudden surge of 563.0% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 83.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia dominated the export structure in kind, accounting for 78.4% of total flows, while other markets had relatively modest 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 an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Export volumes peaked in 2018 and declined to their lowest level in 2019, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 5.9 times. In 2020, Croatia's export volume of rusks, toasted bread, and similar toasted products reached 65 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 123.9% increase compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 29 thousand US dollars, and the maximum value was in 2018 at 172 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 83.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of exports in value terms was characterized by Slovenia's predominance, which absorbed 87.9% of total flows, alongside a large number of minor partners.

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

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

Imports rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia imported 1,000 tonnes of rusks, toasted bread, and similar toasted products, representing a 24.2% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 42.5%, equating to an average annual rate of 12.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 5.7%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Italy (with 41.3% of imports in kind), Serbia (24.6%), and Bulgaria (9.5%) together accounted for 75.4% of total imports in kind of rusks, toasted bread, and similar toasted products to Croatia, making them the main sources.

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

In 2020, Croatia's imports of rusks, toasted bread, and similar toasted products from abroad amounted to 9,245 thousand US dollars, up by 9.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 11.1%, equating to an average annual rate of 3.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 10,039 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 16.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 20.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (with 36.3% of imports in value terms), Bulgaria (19.7%), and Serbia (12.4%) were the main suppliers of rusks, toasted bread, and similar toasted products to Croatia, together comprising 68.4% of total imports in value terms.

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

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