Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in Croatia experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. It surged to 20 784 tonnes in 2019 from 17 638 tonnes in 2018, then contracted to 17 682 tonnes in 2020, followed by a volatile recovery reaching 18 877 tonnes by 2024.

Domestic production rose from 14 519 tonnes in 2018 to 18 062 tonnes in 2019 but then stabilized around 17 000 tonnes. Imports halved from 4 823 tonnes in 2018 to 2 833 tonnes in 2020 before recovering to 4 551 tonnes in 2024, while exports grew steadily from 1 704 tonnes to over 3 000 tonnes after 2021, affecting net supply on the domestic market.

In value terms, the market expanded from $113.4 million in 2018 to $152.4 million in 2024, with the sharpest increase occurring in 2024, suggesting rising average prices or a shift towards higher-value products within the segment.

Production salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Croatia's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork declined in 2020 after two years of growth. The output was valued at 117.0 million US dollars, marking an 8.5% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 27.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 8.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 127.9 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 34.7% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia ranked 23rd globally in production volume for salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork, positioning it among the world's leading producers.

Top producers of salted, brined, dried or smoked pork, 2017-2020

World map of production of salted, brined, dried or smoked pork, 2017-2020

In 2020, Croatia produced 16,949 tonnes of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork, reflecting a modest 6.2% reduction compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 13.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.3%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 14,519 tonnes, while the peak was in 2019 at 18,062 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 24.4% also recorded in 2019.

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

Exports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork from Croatia

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Croatia exported 2,100 tonnes of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in 2020, showing a steep 33.9% increase year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 84.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 8.0%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 49.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Slovenia, Italy, and Germany were the top buyers of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork from Croatia. Slovenia accounted for 50.7% of exports in kind, Italy for 7.9%, and Germany for 7.1%, together making up 65.7% 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

In 2020, Croatia's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork reached 16,739 thousand US dollars, indicating a sharp 46.1% advance compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 118.8%, with a CAGR of 29.8%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 1.8%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 52.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Germany, and Italy formed the primary group of destinations for Croatia's salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork exports in value terms. Slovenia held 36.3% of exports, Germany 10.0%, and Italy 7.1%, collectively representing 53.4% 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 salted, brined, dried or smoked pork to Croatia

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Croatia's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork fell for the second consecutive year in 2020, with a total of 2,100 tonnes imported, showing a 34.0% decline year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 26%, with a CAGR of -9.6%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 4,823 tonnes, and the largest annual increase of 25.9% also occurred in 2018.

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

During 2017-2020, Italy, Slovenia, and Germany were the leading sources for Croatia's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in kind. Italy supplied 60.7% of imports, Slovenia 16.4%, and Germany 13.3%, jointly accounting for 90.4% 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

Croatia's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork declined for the second year in a row in 2020, amounting to 19,623 thousand US dollars, a robust 24.1% reduction from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports dropped by 12.2%, with a CAGR of -4.3%. The peak value was in 2018 at 30,087 thousand US dollars, and the largest annual increase of 34.6% was also in 2018.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, Italy, Germany, and Slovenia remained the main suppliers of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork to Croatia in value terms. Italy contributed 61.4% of imports, Germany 13.6%, and Slovenia 13.4%, together forming 88.4% 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