Key Market Indicators
Croatian Fish Production is projected to rise to approximately 31,500 metric tons by 2028, up from around 27,600 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 2.1%. Since 1997, the country's fish supply has consistently increased by 7% annually. In contrast, Croatian Fish Consumption is expected to decrease slightly. By 2028, consumption is forecasted to reach about 34,900 metric tons, down from roughly 35,900 metric tons in 2023, marking a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) decline of 0.4%. Since 2019, demand has dropped by an average of 0.6% per year. In the global ranking for 2023, Croatia ranked 69th in fish consumption, with the Dominican Republic slightly ahead at 35,900 metric tons. Leading the list were Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
