Key Market Indicators
Croatian Meat Sales are projected to climb to approximately €1.26 billion by 2028, a modest increase from the current €1.25 billion in 2023. This growth represents an average annual rate of 0.2%. However, the market has faced challenges over the past decade, experiencing a decline of 0.8% year on year since 2013. In the current year, Croatia ranks 22nd in meat sales, with Bulgaria surpassing it at about €1.25 billion. France, Spain, and Italy hold the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. Croatian meat consumption is expected to grow steadily, reaching around 360,000 metric tons by 2028, up from 344,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents an annual compound growth rate of 0.7% since 2019, indicating a consistent rise in demand. In terms of production, Croatia is set to produce 241,000 metric tons of meat by 2028, an increase from 231,000 metric tons in 2023. This growth also averages 0.7% per year. Notably, since 1997, the country's meat supply has seen a more robust annual growth rate of 1.4%.
