Key Market Indicators
Croatian Dairy Products Production is projected to decline to approximately €522 million by 2028, down from around €568 million in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 1.3%. Since 2013, the country's dairy supply has seen a consistent drop, averaging 3.3% per year. In 2023, Croatia ranked 23rd in dairy production, with Slovakia surpassing it at €568 million. Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands held the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th positions, respectively. Sales of Croatian dairy products are expected to remain relatively stable, reaching nearly €896 million by 2028, compared to roughly €897 million in 2023. This indicates a negligible average annual decrease of 0%. Since 2013, the market has shrunk by about 1.3% annually. In 2023, Croatia was 21st in dairy sales, with Hungary slightly ahead at €897 million. Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands also dominated this ranking, holding the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th spots. Dairy products consumption in Croatia is forecasted to fall to about 593 million kilograms by 2028, down from around 610 million kilograms in 2023, marking a 0.4% average annual decrease. Since 2013, demand has decreased by approximately 0.3% per year. In this category, Italy, the United Kingdom, and France occupied the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th positions, respectively.
