Sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the Croatian market for sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings expanded in volume from 13 859 t to 18 386 t. After growth to 14 512 t in 2019, volume dipped to 13 935 t in 2020, then recovered consistently through 2021 and 2022 to 16 546 t. The market stabilized in 2023 at 16 493 t before climbing to 18 386 t in 2024.

In value terms, the market demonstrated even stronger growth, rising from $41.7 million in 2018 to $75.9 million in 2024. A notable surge occurred in 2023, when the market value jumped to $83.7 million despite nearly flat volume, indicating significant price increases or a shift toward higher-value products. This was followed by a correction in 2024 to $75.9 million, still well above pre-2023 levels.

Production sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 94 903 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate rise of 5.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 14.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Croatia's production of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 37 819 tonnes, up by 4.2% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 12.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 4.0%.

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

Exports sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's exports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 33 058 tonnes, which is 5.2% higher than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 15%, with an annualized rate of 4.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia's exports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings were not heavily concentrated on a few key destinations. Poland accounted for 29.2% of exports, Slovenia for 8.7%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 8.0%, with these three countries together making up only 46.0% of total export volumes.

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

After a two-year rise, Croatia's exports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings declined in 2020. Exports amounted to 72 917 thousand US dollars, indicating a slight decrease of 0.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 8.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 73 343 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 6.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Croatia's exports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings in value terms were not concentrated on a few key markets. Poland accounted for 16.6% of export value, Slovenia for 13.2%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 10.8%, with these three countries together representing only 40.6% 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 sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year gain, Croatia's imports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings declined in 2020. Import volume reached 9 174 tonnes, down by 4.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 4.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 9 621 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 6.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Germany, and Austria were the largest suppliers of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings to Croatia. Serbia accounted for 21.3% of import volumes, Germany for 16.7%, and Austria for 16.2%, with these three countries together forming 54.2% of total imports in kind.

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

After a two-year gain, Croatia's imports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings declined in 2020. Imports totaled 24 371 thousand US dollars, constituting a moderate decline of 4.2% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 10%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 3.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 25 427 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 12.4%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Austria, Germany, and Serbia formed the core of Croatia's imports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings in value terms. Austria accounted for 22.0% of import value, Germany for 18.3%, and Serbia for 14.9%, with these three countries together taking 55.2% of total import flows.

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

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