Sauces, condiments, seasonings and mustard market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The Croatian market for sauces, condiments, seasonings and mustard, measured in volume, contracted over 2019 and 2020, falling from 18 973 t in 2018 to 13 209 t in 2020. This was followed by a steady recovery, with market volume rising each year from 2021 to 2024, reaching 19 584 t in 2024—slightly above the 2018 level.

In value terms, the market showed a different pattern. After a slight dip in 2019, it grew consistently from 2020 onward, with a particularly sharp jump in 2023 to 98.1 million US dollars, a 46% increase over the previous year. This surge in value, contrasted with a modest 4.8% volume growth in 2023, suggests significant price inflation or a shift toward higher-value products. The value then receded to 89.3 million US dollars in 2024.

Production sauces, condiments, seasonings and mustard in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Croatia's production of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 104.3 million US dollars, marking a 4.8% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 13.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Croatia's production of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 44 005 tonnes, showing a 4.4% rise from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 11.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.7%.

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

Exports sauces, condiments, seasonings and mustard from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's exports of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 44 842 tonnes, reflecting a moderate increase of 7.4% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 42.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia's exports of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard in volume terms were spread across multiple countries. Poland accounted for 23.6% of exports, Slovenia for 9.4%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 8.1%. Together, these three partners represented just 41.0% of total exports, indicating no single country dominated the market.

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 exports of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 82.426 million US dollars, a 1.7% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 17.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Croatia's exports of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard in value terms were distributed among a broad range of partners. Poland held a 15.4% share, Slovenia 13.7%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina 10.8%. Combined, these three countries accounted for only 39.9% of total export value, showing a diversified market.

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

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

Imports sauces, condiments, seasonings and mustard to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Croatia's imports of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 14 046 tonnes, down 7.3% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 3.4%, with an average annual rate of 1.1%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 15 144 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 7.4%.

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

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that Croatia's imports of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard in volume terms were not concentrated on a few key sources. Serbia accounted for 16.6% of imports, Germany for 15.9%, and Austria for 12.2%. Together, these three countries made up just 44.6% of total imports, reflecting a diverse supply base.

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

Following a two-year advance, Croatia's imports of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard in value terms decreased. In 2020, imports stood at 31.099 million US dollars, a 4.4% decline from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 9.6%, with an average annual rate of 3.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 32.528 million US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 13.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia's imports of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard in value terms were spread across a wide set of partner countries. Austria accounted for 18.6% of imports, Germany for 17.7%, and Serbia for 12.7%. Combined, these three partners represented just 49.1% of total import value, indicating a broad distribution.

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

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