Key Market Indicators
Croatia's catering industry is poised for steady growth, with revenue projected to climb to approximately €38 million by 2028, up from around €36 million in 2023. This reflects an average annual growth rate of 1.1%. Since 2013, the Croatian catering market has seen a significant increase, averaging a 5.4% rise each year. In the 2023 rankings, Croatia held the 23rd position, with Serbia slightly ahead at the same revenue figure of €35.6 million. Leading the ranks were the United Kingdom, France, and Belgium, occupying the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively. On the expenditure front, Croatian catering spending is expected to hit nearly €3 billion by 2028, up from €2.6 billion in 2023, marking a yearly growth rate of 2%. Since 2000, the country's demand in this sector has grown by an average of 3.2% annually.
