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Whey market in Croatia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The whey market in Croatia displayed considerable volatility in physical volume between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 4 562 t in 2018, consumption gradually increased to 4 958 t by 2020, then surged by over 30% to reach a peak of 6 506 t in 2021.

This expansion was short-lived, as market volume contracted sharply to 4 641 t in 2022 and fell further to 2 739 t in 2023, marking a decline of more than 40% from the previous year. The trend reversed in 2024, with volume recovering to 4 304 t, an increase of 57% year-on-year, though still below the 2021 high.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Croatia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production whey in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Croatia's whey production was valued at 3 141 K $ US, marking a modest year-over-year increase of 2.2%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 4.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.6%. The lowest value occurred in 2019 at 3 073 K $ US, while the highest was in 2018 at 3 385 K $ US. The most significant drop was in 2019, falling by 9.2%, whereas the largest rise was in 2018, up by 2.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.6%	(9.2%)	2.2%	(1.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of whey, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of whey, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Croatia produced 4 272 t of whey, showing a moderate year-over-year increase of 6.9%. The lowest production volume was in 2019 at 3 997 t, and the highest was in 2018 at 4 648 t. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 14.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 8.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.6%	(14.0%)	6.9%	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports whey from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia's whey export volume reached 2 577 t, reflecting a significant year-over-year increase of 15.5%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 31.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.5%. The peak export volume was in 2018 at 2 994 t. The most notable decline was in 2019, falling by 25.5%, whereas the largest increase was in 2018, up by 52.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	52.6%	(25.5%)	15.5%	9.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the primary destinations for Croatia's whey exports in kind were Serbia, accounting for 58.1% of exports, Hungary at 18.9%, and Czechia at 10.2%. Together, these three countries represented 87.2% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Croatia's whey export value amounted to 1 964 K $ US, indicating a substantial year-over-year increase of 13.7%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 27.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.5%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 1 994 K $ US. The most significant decrease occurred in 2019, down by 13.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, up by 29.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.6%	(13.4%)	13.7%	8.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Croatia's whey exports in value terms were Serbia, representing 57.6% of exports, Hungary at 17.2%, and North Macedonia at 10.8%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 85.6% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports whey to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia's whey import volume stood at 3 262 t, showing a solid year-over-year increase of 15.4%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 65.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.2%. The most notable decline was in 2019, falling by 2.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018, up by 47.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47.2%	(2.8%)	15.4%	18.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Czechia were the dominant suppliers of whey to Croatia, together accounting for 83.9% of total imports in kind, with other partners playing a minor role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Croatia's whey imports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 6 172 K $ US, marking a significant year-over-year advance of 15.3%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 7.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The lowest import value was in 2018 at 4 770 K $ US. The most substantial decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 17.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.1%)	12.2%	15.3%	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany dominated Croatia's whey imports in value terms, accounting for 85.4% of total flows, while other destinations contributed relatively little.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io